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Monday, January 10, 2011

A Colleague Of Congresswoman Giffords Comments On Massacre In Arizona

In this photo taken Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., takes part in a reenactment of her swearing-in, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP)

In this photo taken Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., takes part in a reenactment of her swearing-in, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP)

Bruce Wheeler is a state representative in Arizona, he holds the seat Rep. Giffords used to have before she was elected to Congress. Wheeler knows Giffords well and has spoken to constituents about the shooting on Saturday.

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  • Warren

    The gentleman is incorrect concerning AZ gun laws. No permit or registration is required in Arizona.

  • http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/community Carolyn Classen

    Good interview by our new LD 28 House Rep. Bruce Wheeler, who will represent the legislative district that Congressmember Gabrielle Giffords did prior to her running for Congress in 2006. Bruce is a former Tucson City Councilmember and is a dedicated public servant.
    Our prayers are with the Congresswoman for full recovery from that gun shot wound.

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