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CBHagman

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20. At least her successor, Ron Barber, is on it, and so is Carolyn McCarthy.

Reply to LynneSin (Reply #1)

Sat Jan 5, 2013, 08:21 AM

Jan 2013

Barber:

[url]http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/18/us/politics/ron-barber-former-aide-to-gabrielle-giffords-wins-seat-count-finds.html?_r=0[/url]

For Mr. Barber, it has been a long journey to a full term in Congress. He was with Ms. Giffords at an event in a Tucson shopping center in 2011 when a gunman opened fire, killing six people. Mr. Barber was shot in his groin and cheek, and he spent months in physical therapy. When Ms. Giffords stepped down from Congress, Mr. Barber decided to run for her seat.

As for Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), she too knows well the costs of gun violence: Her husband, Dennis, was killed and her son, Kevin, seriously injured when a gunman opened fire on a Long Island commuter train.

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Congressional Gun Violence Task Force Announces Vice Chairs [View all] DonViejo Jan 2013 OP

I wish there was a way Gabby Giffords could be a part of it LynneSin Jan 2013 #1

Gabby Giffords is a gun owner Lurks Often Jan 2013 #2

She's going to meet with the families at Sandy Hook. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #3

I don't care that she's a gun owner LynneSin Jan 2013 #7

Now you are in to the differences between Federal and State law Lurks Often Jan 2013 #10

Another empty NRA talking point. DanTex Jan 2013 #23

Giffords urged the Surpreme Court to reject the DC gun ban in Heller. former9thward Jan 2013 #16

I don't think the republicans will care. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #4

Don't overlook JustAnotherGen Jan 2013 #6

"shoulder thing that goes up" is the extent of her "knowledge". PavePusher Jan 2013 #12

She knows what I know JustAnotherGen Jan 2013 #13

So You Don't Like Having Rep. McCarthy On The Task Force? Paladin Jan 2013 #17

I looked JustAnotherGen Jan 2013 #18

I Couldn't Agree With You More. Sorry For Your Loss. (nt) Paladin Jan 2013 #19

Gabby's replacement, Rep. Ron Barber (AZ) , was shot the same time as Gabby. Ptah Jan 2013 #14

At least her successor, Ron Barber, is on it, and so is Carolyn McCarthy. CBHagman Jan 2013 #20

Bobby Scott is an interesting choice - a lot (maybe most) of the guns in DC, NYC, and Boston underpants Jan 2013 #21

I'm sure you have proof from a reputable source to back that up? n/t Lurks Often Jan 2013 #24

No not really -- but this will give you a good idea of what I meant underpants Jan 2013 #29

Then they should be arrested Lurks Often Jan 2013 #32

And when they get caught red handed... underpants Jan 2013 #33

You'll have to take that up with the prosecutors n/t Lurks Often Jan 2013 #34

Need to correct the title of your OP hack89 Jan 2013 #5

Thank you hack89... DonViejo Jan 2013 #8

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Are any of the names on that list GOP? NickB79 Jan 2013 #11

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And legitimate firearm... ileus Jan 2013 #26

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You Missed The Back Story, NickB79. Paladin Jan 2013 #31

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Seriously! blueclown Jan 2013 #30