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Former Congresswoman Giffords Promotes Expanded Background Checks by Firing a Gun

By Kristina Block | July 17, 2013

Gabby Giffords fired a gun at a range during her week long tour to raise awareness about expanded background checks for guns.

Universal Background Checks for Gun Purchases Bill Filibustered

By Kristina Block | April 23, 2013

The Senate’s vote on universal background checks for gun sales fell just short of the 60 vote threshold needed to overturn the filibuster.