Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Jonathan J. Cooper Associated Press February 12, 2019 PHOENIX (AP) — Retired astronaut Mark Kelly, who rocketed to the national spotlight when his congresswoman wife Gabrielle Giffords was shot in a failed assassination attempt, announced Tuesday he’s running to finish John McCain’s last term in the U.S. Senate.Kelly, 54, is a top Democratic recruit to take on Republican Martha McSally in one of the most closely contested Senate races of the 2020 election.McSally is a former Republican congresswoman who was appointed to McCain’s seat last year after she narrowly lost to Democrat Kyrsten Sinema. McSally leaned heavily on her record as the first woman to fly a combat mission as a fighter pilot, but she was hurt by her embrace of President Donald Trump. Advertisement If Kelly is nominated, the race would pit a Navy veteran and astronaut … [Read more...] about Retired astronaut Mark Kelly, husband of former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, to run for John McCain’s Senate seat
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Gabrielle Giffords remains hopeful, pushes for change
KK Ottesen, The Washington Post Published 8:47 am PST, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Gabrielle Giffords served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2012. Gabrielle Giffords served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2012. Photo: Washington Post Photo By KK Ottesen Photo: Washington Post Photo By KK Ottesen Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Gabrielle Giffords served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2012. Gabrielle Giffords served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2012. Photo: Washington Post Photo By KK Ottesen Gabrielle Giffords remains hopeful, pushes for change 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle … [Read more...] about Gabrielle Giffords remains hopeful, pushes for change
Congress Unveils Gun Background Check Bill On Anniversary Of Gabrielle Giffords Shooting
POLITICS 01/08/2019 05:23 pm ET Updated 47 minutes ago The Democratic-led bill would require federal background checks for nearly all firearm transactions, including private sales at gun shows or online. By Nick Wing On the eighth anniversary of the shooting that nearly took her life, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) on Tuesday returned to the U.S. Capitol to urge Congress to strengthen background check requirements for gun sales. At a ceremony led by House Democrats, Giffords helped introduce a bill that would require federal background checks for nearly all firearm transactions, including private sales. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), the chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, were among the co-sponsors on hand to dedicate the bill, H.R. 8, in honor of Giffords and other victims of the 2011 mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona. “Today for us is a day of grief ... but also a day of action,” … [Read more...] about Congress Unveils Gun Background Check Bill On Anniversary Of Gabrielle Giffords Shooting
Mikie Sherrill plans forum with Gabrielle Giffords, gun-control activists
Nicholas Pugliese Trenton Bureau Published 7:07 PM EDT Sep 6, 2018 Two days after welcoming Joe Biden for a campaign rally in Montclair, Mikie Sherrill hopes her bid to represent New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District gets another boost Friday with a visit from prominent gun-control activists. Gabrielle Giffords, the former Arizona congresswoman severely injured in a 2011 shooting, and her husband Mark Kelly are scheduled to hold a forum with Sherrill at 10:30 a.m. at the Woodland Park American Legion, where they will discuss gun violence and the Democratic candidate’s stance on gun-related policies. The event is part of a seven-stop national tour organized by Giffords’ eponymous group and VoteVets, a liberal political action committee that supports veterans running for office. Gun control has become a key issue in the 2018 midterm elections following a recent string of mass shootings, including the February attack at a Florida high school that left 17 … [Read more...] about Mikie Sherrill plans forum with Gabrielle Giffords, gun-control activists
Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, husband Mark Kelly Honored Thursday
Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, former Astronaut Mark Kelly were honored aboard the USS Midway Thursday in San Diego.The couple received an award at the twelfth annual Midway American Patriot Award Gala.According to organization's website, the award "honors extraordinary individuals who exemplify the finest of American ideals, recognizing individual acts as well as cumulative lifetime achievement."The black-tie fundraiser raises money for educational programs."My spirit is as strong as ever. I still think we can make the world a better place and you can too. Get involved with your community. Be a leader, set an example", Gifford says at the ceremony.Previous honorees included the late Senator John McCain and veterans from the Battle of Midway.Kelly reflected on McCain's passing in his remarks."So on this night, I would like to thank John McCain for his service to this country. I want to thank him and his family for their service, and … [Read more...] about Former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, husband Mark Kelly Honored Thursday