WASHINGTON -- The first congressional committee hearing on guns of the year began with an emotional jolt Wednesday, with former Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was seriously wounded in a mass shooting two years ago, urging senators to "be bold, be courageous" in addressing gun violence.
Gun Hearing Starts With Plea From Giffords
By Melanie Mason, Los Angeles Times
Wed, 01/30/2013 - 8:51am
Topics: congress gabrielle giffords gun control
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