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Congresswoman Giffords’ condition was upgraded over the weekend from critical to serious.  Unfortunately – the community that experienced the shooting is still critically wounded.  At a town hall event in Tucson on Saturday – one of the victims of the shooting rampage – Eric Fuller was arrested for disorderly conduct and making a threat.  The incident occurred after local Tea Party leader Trent Humphries suggested the

Since the shooting of Representative Giffords – Members of Congress are now worried about their own security – both in DC and their home districts.  In the nation’s Capitol – Congress has access to enhanced security thanks to the Capitol police.  Though that’s not good enough for Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert – the guy who’s just about afraid of everything from gays to terror babies.  He’s proposing legislation that would allo

President Obama was in Arizona last night to speak at a memorial service for the victims of the Arizona shooting.  He - along with a few Members of Congress – also visited Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in the hospital where more positive signs of recovery continue to emerge.  Giffords reportedly opened her eyes for the first time.  The President focused his speech on the victims of the tragedy – using the death of 9-year