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Gabrielle Giffords delivers Pledge of Allegiance at Democratic National Convention (VIDEO)

Arizona Congresswoman led Pledge of Allegiance before Obama's acceptance speech.

Gun background check legislation shelved by DOJ, New York Times reports

A detailed plan to improve gun background checks was put on hold at the Justice Department over a year ago, as the presidential race gained steam.

Gabrielle Giffords in Newtown to speak with Sandy Hook families (VIDEO)

Former Arizona congresswoman, Gabrielle Giffords talks gun control in Newtown, Connecticut.

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-NV) walks on stage during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 6, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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