Congresswoman Giffords In the News

October 13, 2010: Giffords: Bipartisanship on border security is possible

September 24, 2010: Bill targeting tiny planes smuggling drugs advances

September 24, 2010: Senate gets bill aimed at smugglers using aircraft

September 23, 2010: Solar boom underway in Tucson, Southern Arizona

August 13, 2010: Border troops to be delayed further

August 10, 2010: Giffords: ‘Nefarious’ Social Security became an American success

August 10, 2010: Solar future starts today

July 29, 2010: Truth in Spending Act would force Congress to live by financial forecasts

July 26, 2010: Senate rejects border funding; U.S. Rep Giffords is outraged

July 22, 2010: Moving All-Star Game would perpetuate unfair SB 1070 boycott

July 10, 2010: Ranchers express frustration at town hall meeting on border issues

July 8, 2010: Immigration suit a "further distraction," says Rep. Giffords

June 30, 2010: Don’t let the sun set on solar for schools

June 14, 2010: Giffords: Border security transcends election year politics

June 4, 2010: U.S. Representative addresses SB 1070, solar energy, health care and other topics

May 31, 2010: Saluting those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country

May 26, 2010: Guest Commentary: A health-care fix we all can agree on

May 24, 2010: Did visiting Mexican president cross the line with comments on Arizona?

May 21, 2010: Arizona Congresswoman Weighs In On Border Security

May 16, 2010: Giffords wants harsher penalties for drug transport

May 11, 2010: Bill aims to wean defense industry off fossil fuels

May 5, 2010: Crisis of purpose for America's space program

May 4, 2010: A simple way to keep illegal immigrants from getting jobs

April 12, 2010: Giffords explains health care law

April 7, 2010: Giffords urges government to deploy Nat'l Guard

March 16, 2010: Custer, Giffords invite first lady to the post

February 17, 2010: Giffords opposes Obama's space plan

February 5, 2010: Arizonans play crucial role in bringing aid to Haiti

January 23, 2010: Mining bill finds support in Washington

January 23, 2010: Guest Commentary: Expand list for airport screening

January 20, 2010: Giffords tours I-19 checkpoint project

January 2, 2010: Actions to stop climate change are essential for U.S. national security

December 29, 2009: Giffords: Yes on job creation bill, no on added debt

December 24, 2009: Giffords backs $4.8M for defense projects in S. Ariz.

December 10, 2009: Lessons from past wars must be utilized in Afghanistan, Giffords told

December 1, 2009: Giffords presents Capitol Flag to Abbett Library

November 12, 2009: For veterans, a salute from Giffords

November 11, 2009: Leave no veteran behind

November 4, 2009: Douglas Port of Entry in immediate need of expansion

October 29, 2009: Solar roadmap lights the way

October 22, 2009: EFFORT TO EXTEND, IMPROVE EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION PROGRAM

October 21, 2009: COMMENTARY: Congresswoman pays tribute to Udalls

October 12, 2009: Afghanistan war was worth fighting in 2001, still is today

October 6, 2009: Solar power can energize economy, Giffords says

October 3, 2009: Giffords tours mine, sites getting stimulus cash

September 23, 2009: Make learning life-long

September 11, 2009: Giffords says 9/11 victims must be remembered

September 10, 2009: Stay with Afghanistan, Giffords says after visit

September 3, 2009: Giffords' health forums messy, but necessary

August 24, 2009: Behind Moon Travel Goal, Big Talk and Little Money

August 13, 2009: Important details on post-911 GI Bill

August 12, 2009: Congresswoman Sees Solar Future

August 7, 2009: Roundtable newsmaker with Congresswoman Giffords

August 5, 2009: Health care reform not a new idea

August 4, 2009: Giffords announces stimulus funds for Oro Valley

August 1, 2009: Immigration Reform: The Time Is Now

July 31, 2009: Bill includes money for fort

July 28, 2009: Fixing U.S. health system is vital, Giffords says

July 28, 2009: Giffords summarizes health bill to constituents: complicated

July 26, 2009: Giffords: Health-care reform is our moon shot

July 23, 2009: Rep. Giffords touts House passage of 'paygo' measure

July 21, 2009: Veterans' Medal Ceremony

July 21, 2009: Border fence divides many, as Giffords' stance shows

July 20, 2009: Fort Report Solar Oven Demonstration

July 14, 2009: Car dealer won’t close after all

July 11, 2009: For 435 Lawmakers, 250 Groups to Align With

July 10, 2009: Up Close with U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords

July 4, 2009: Independence Day: a celebration of America, past, present, future

June 25, 2009: Obama spurs Congress on immigration issue

June 24, 2009: Giffords joins president in effort to cut government spending

June 23, 2009: Giffords backs bill to restore dealerships

June 16, 2009: House panel presses Gates to buy existing fighter jets, not F-35s

June 9, 2009: Giffords, Grijalva move to stymie Rosemont Mine

June 9, 2009: Obama urged to delay car dealership closures

June 7, 2009: Fighter gap must be fixed

June 2, 2009: UA gets millions to develop thinner solar panels

June 1, 2009: Unveiling the Energy Frontier Research Center

May 29, 2009: Podcast: Health Care Forum

May 27, 2009: Health-care issue hashed out

May 22, 2009: Feds should restore border assistance funds

May 16, 2009: Remains make final journey; ceremony today at veterans cemetery in Sierra Vista

May 7, 2009: Members of Congress affected by experience as military spouses

May 6, 2009: Congresswoman walks the walk with students

May 6, 2009: Giffords interacts with students

May 6, 2009: Ridge student wins arts grand prize

May 5, 2009: U.S. House passes resolution declaring May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May 2, 2009: Proposal introduced by Giffords is sound

May 1, 2009: Giffords would replace E-Verify with better plan

May 1, 2009: Leaders by Experience

April 30, 2009: Fort gets more stimulus money

April 29, 2009: Space junk puts Atlantis at risk

April 29, 2009: Honing in on solar energy focus of workshop

April 27, 2009: Try Some Quid Pro Nil

April 24, 2009: Our Opinion: Dems right: Earmarks, donors must be unlinked

April 24, 2009: Giffords' earmark bill a good 1st step

April 23, 2009: Concerns aired on number of Air Guard planes

April 23, 2009: Pact allows UA to go solar in a bigger way

April 23, 2009: Benson forum shines light on solar business, residential opportunities

April 23, 2009: SHRM-Backed Bill Launches Employment Verification Debate

April 23, 2009: Giffords seeks to break lobby-lawmaker tie

April 22, 2009: Giffords wants earmarks off-limits to contributors

April 15, 2009: Giffords' summit elevates Ariz. crime debate

April 13, 2009: Campus experiments with solar power

April 11, 2009: More talk, another call to act

April 10, 2009: UA architecture students build a solar house

April 9, 2009: Locals hopeful after border summit

April 9, 2009: Stimulus could create 70,000 jobs in Arizona, Giffords says

April 8, 2009: Arizona Authorities Seek to Halt Drug Trafficking Violence

April 8, 2009: Officials discuss violence at border

April 8, 2009: Giffords summit addresses Mexico drug violence, spillover

April 8, 2009: Agencies gather to target cartels

April 5, 2009: Ranchers: Put agents on border

April 3, 2009: FEMA accepts floodplain study done by Marana

April 1, 2009: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords: Member Snapshot

March 24, 2009: U.S. Tightens Border Security as Mexico's Drug War Rages On

March 15, 2009: Giffords pushes for feds to act on border, Mexico issues

March 11, 2009: Congresswoman Giffords discusses the E-Verify program

February 27, 2009: Giffords: Stimulus will soften recession blow in Arizona

February 22, 2009: Stimulus bill deserved my vote

February 18, 2009: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Witnesses Solar Demonstration

February 17, 2009: Giffords speaks at UA

February 12, 2009: U.S. troops helped to stabilize Iraq

February 8, 2009: Giffords: Peace in Middle East is possible

February 4, 2009: Giffords: Some Mideast leaders view Obama with cautious optimism

January 28, 2009: Giffords: AZ can lead in solar energy

January 19, 2009: Mortgage-bailout plan in sore need of reform

January 14, 2009: Giffords questioned about stimulus plan

January 13, 2009: Economic stimulus: Giffords holds roundtable

January 9, 2009: Giffords sees economic crisis, seeks project ideas

December 30, 2008: Solar energy, immigration top congresswoman's priorities

December 27, 2008: Giffords urges seniors to enroll in Medicare open enrollment

December 9, 2008: U.S. Rep. Giffords' gift to Empire School from out of this world

November 17, 2008: Giffords, Grijalva seek $5B for new entry ports

November 1, 2008: Congresswoman's Heart is in the Stars

October 31, 2008: Tucsonan's Purple Heart comes 2 years after IED injury in Iraq

October 4, 2008: Bailout bill also includes array of solar incentives

September 26, 2008: Tax credit extension brightens solar outlook

September 21, 2008: Hospitals' funding for migrant care in jeopardy

September 17, 2008: Deadline for rebate checks a month away

September 7, 2008: Members of Congress: Many veterans issues need to be addressed

September 3, 2008: New floodplain study is a major accomplishment for Marana

August 27, 2008: Marana study may avert costly change

August 12, 2008: A common-sense approach to employee verification

August 6, 2008: Our Opinion: Fixes may make E-Verify more usable for businesses

July 30, 2008: A belated tip of the hat to cowboys, cowgirls

July 28, 2008: Giffords: Federal, state economies in shambles

July 18, 2008: Rep. Giffords Discusses Diesel Tax Parity Act on Fox 11 News

July 17, 2008: Immigration reform can happen this session

July 1, 2008: Solar conference focuses on S. Arizona's future

July 1, 2008: Walkup envisions huge Avra solar field

June 25, 2008: Leaders talk about veterans care at teleconference

June 25, 2008: Giffords: Open local mental aid to war vets

June 22, 2008: NEVA to the rescue

June 10, 2008: Aboard the Discovery

June 6, 2008: Rep. Giffords recaps a busy week

June 2, 2008: In Congress, a Pack of 'Blue Dogs' Gains Ground

June 1, 2008: As Ariz. congresswoman watches, husband heads into orbit

June 1, 2008: Giffords watches hubby blast into space

May 31, 2008: Shuttle launch has a few state ties

May 10, 2008: Rep. Giffords calls for President George Bush to release crude oil from national reserve

May 1, 2008: Make rrrroom for motorcycle safety

April 30, 2008: Fighting terrorism in the classroom

April 11, 2008: Rep. Giffords discusses the 2008 legislative session

March 17, 2008: Say no to reneging on energy standards

March 16, 2008: Giffords supports bill to alter verification process

March 8, 2008: The New Center

March 6, 2008: U.S. needs intel act that protects rights

February 20, 2008: Congresswoman Giffords meets with ranchers

February 20, 2008: Creating a day for the cowboy

February 20, 2008: Giffords' award goes to Davidson

February 19, 2008: Giffords blasts Social Security for stonewalling disability cases

February 19, 2008: UA leading the way in a new frontier

February 13, 2008: Giffords to visit Willcox Monday

February 1, 2008: Solar energy focus of talk

January 22, 2008: House should back SCHIP for children's sake

January 10, 2008: University of Arizona gets warfare research funding

January 3, 2008: Giffords’ border tunnels bill signed

December 18, 2007: Legislators request new GAO review of checkpoints

December 18, 2007: Solar needs a boost

December 13, 2007: Checkpoints need study, Giffords says

December 13, 2007: Guest Comment: Border security crisis demands oversight

December 13, 2007: Lawmakers ask for study of border checkpoints

December 13, 2007: OV parade goes on in the rain

December 12, 2007: On the front lines: College interns for Giffords learn nuts and bolts of political office

December 10, 2007: Lawmakers request GAO study of interior border checkpoints' effectiveness

December 9, 2007: Food bank needs donations

December 7, 2007: Two-thirds say they support opening Rosemont Copper Mine

November 1, 2007: Congresswoman Giffords talks solar

October 28, 2007: Let the sun shine in

October 27, 2007: Grijalva, Giffords press ahead with mining reform bill

October 25, 2007: House OKs 'heritage' status for our valley

October 24, 2007: Giffords helps would-be scientists

October 23, 2007: Town wants time for flood plain study

October 18, 2007: Giffords at bat for Marana on flood issue

October 17, 2007: Giffords, Grijalva will try to block mine

October 16, 2007: Marana officials, Rep. Giffords to meet with FEMA

October 14, 2007: NATURE LOVERS REJOICE: Madera Canyon trail opens for hikers

October 12, 2007: Southern Ariz. reps try to block Rosemont Mine

October 10, 2007: Contractor target of immigration raid

October 4, 2007: Giffords: Survey suggests residents favor permanent checkpoints

October 4, 2007: Giffords, Grijalva try to block mine, court rebuffs EPA

October 3, 2007: Bush veto of children's health bill finds critics in Arizona

September 30, 2007: Farm bill will protect family farms, Giffords says

September 29, 2007: Bush signs Giffords' bill to speed safer drugs to market

September 29, 2007: Giffords hails signing of drug bill

September 25, 2007: Giffords, Border Patrol forge workable consensus

September 23, 2007: Giffords favors 'stationary checkpoint'

September 22, 2007: Giffords backs checkpoint on I-19

September 22, 2007: Permanent checkpoint at Amado dropped

September 22, 2007: Giffords backs interim I-19 checkpoint

September 18, 2007: Solar council: More perks needed

September 15, 2007: Expo spreads the word on alternative energy

September 14, 2007: Giffords: Bush's plan is not enough

September 12, 2007: Grijalva, Giffords criticize ad calling Petraeus 'Betray Us'

September 9, 2007: 'Green' buildings are hot - and cool

September 8, 2007: Giffords hosts forums on Farm Bill, veterans

September 5, 2007: Grateful to advocates who protect Saguaro

September 3, 2007: Tucson family freed from war zone, trapped in Gaza

August 26, 2007: Assessing Gabrielle Giffords' performance

August 21, 2007: Thanking Giffords for human approach

August 21, 2007: MILITARY READINESS: Armed forces overstretched, Tucson panel agrees

August 20, 2007: Giffords calls for Middle East peace

August 19, 2007: Checkpoint debate boils down to Giffords

August 17, 2007: Local family reunited as Giffords helps four get back from Gaza

August 16, 2007: Giffords, Kearney to assist at dedication of water reuse project

August 15, 2007: Tucson family trapped in Gaza coming home

August 14, 2007: Mayor, council backing permanent checkpoint

August 10, 2007: Giffords plans public talk after trip to Israel

August 8, 2007: Giffords supports 'spirit' of mining reform

August 1, 2007: Military health care legislation

July 29, 2007: Bill would end 1872 mining act

July 24, 2007: Southern Arizona: America’s ‘Solar-con’ Valley

July 23, 2007: Guest opinion: Private and public sectors must work together to power profound changes

July 22, 2007: West Gate staying open for next year

July 21, 2007: Giffords to the rescue, again

June 20, 2007: Prof lobbies for funding tech-savvy workforce

June 19, 2007: Checkpoint study group will look at other options to stop illegals

June 18, 2007: Flood Control And Solar Energy Research Funds Approved

June 3, 2007: Giffords names Strain, Hanson to solar panel

June 2, 2007: Giffords tabs 25 from area for help on solar energy

May 31, 2007: Border violence prompts summit

May 31, 2007: Giffords addresses local emergency service difficulties

May 18, 2007: Giffords calls for House leadership to step up on immigration

May 16, 2007: Move I-19 checkpoint, Giffords letter asks

May 15, 2007: Our Opinion: Saguaro Natl. expansion must beat local growth

May 12, 2007: Giffords talks about a week in Washington, energy issues

May 3, 2007: Resolution Supporting Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Introduced in Congress

May 1, 2007: We must close holes in border security

April 30, 2007: Arizona is the new Florida

April 24, 2007: Giffords seeks 'Solar-con' Valley

April 24, 2007: Guest Comment: Southern Arizona border security is unacceptable

March 27, 2007: Why gate needs to stay open, efforts ongoing

March 22, 2007: Giffords says African command will be playing important role

March 19, 2007: Various entities raise concerns about mining

March 11, 2007: Hours of gate set to stay the same

March 11, 2007: Summit speakers want to ax Bush's education act

March 11, 2007: Not all finding workers

March 10, 2007: Contractor target of immigration raid

March 10, 2007: Giffords proposes additional safeguards

March 9, 2007: Giffords' 1st bill aims to plug surplus-arms sales hole

March 9, 2007: Giffords' first bill aims to bar sale of F-14 parts

March 8, 2007: House to Push Ban on F-14 Parts Sale

March 5, 2007: Guest Opinion: Trip by Giffords to Middle East reinforces her stance on war in Iraq

March 4, 2007: Giffords is 1st female Jew elected from Ariz.

March 3, 2007: Years of missed deadlines

March 2, 2007: Hours of gate set to stay the same

March 1, 2007: Giffords is vice chair of House panel

February 27, 2007: Giffords says that diplomacy is solution

February 27, 2007: Victims combat ID theft

February 25, 2007: Visit bolsters Giffords' Iraq stance

February 24, 2007: Fix border woes now, clerics tell Giffords

February 24, 2007: Leaders meet on economic inequality

February 24, 2007: News

February 23, 2007: After Iraq visit, Giffords says diplomacy is part of solution

February 22, 2007: Giffords: Downturn in Iraqi deaths would indicate success of 'surge'

February 18, 2007: Giffords, Kyl visit Iraq to gauge state of nation, conflict firsthand

February 18, 2007: Giffords visits Iraq today

February 17, 2007: Statements by Democrats Raúl Grijalva and Gabrielle Giffords on House measure on Iraq

February 17, 2007: Vigilance needed as military eases recruiting rules

February 17, 2007: Giffords makes her first tour of Iraq

January 29, 2007: Giffords discusses loans, immigration

January 28, 2007: A fresh start for the district

January 27, 2007: Giffords, anti-meth alliance meet on efforts to clean up labs

January 22, 2007: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords: Iraqi failure to quell sectarian violence dooms Bush plan

January 21, 2007: A conversation with Gabrielle Giffords

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