Tag Archives: Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords

Yarmuth, Grayson to discuss political tone

In the aftermath of the deadly shooting rampage in Arizona, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., and outgoing Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson are scheduled to participate in a panel discussion about the necessity of returning civility to the country’s public discourse. The forum, entitled “Do Words Matter in Political Discourse? A Community Discussion,” will [...]

Yarmuth pays tribute to Giffords, victims of Tucson shooting

Congressman John Yarmuth, D-KY, delivered a speech honoring the victims of the shooting rampage in Tucson, AZ this past Saturday. The remarks were made on the floor of the House of Representatives during a discussion of a resolution commemorating the victims, which include Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ, who is showing more signs of improvement since [...]

NPR: Grayson talks Giffords, toning-down political rhetoric

Outgoing Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson talked to NPR’s Morning Edition about his friendship with Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head in the parking lot of a Safeway grocery store Jan. 8, as well as the deadly implications of cynical political rhetoric. (h/t WFPL’s The Edit) “I don’t have any reason [...]

Yarmuth condemns shooting of Arizona congresswoman

With varying accounts still being reported, Congressman John Yarmuth, D-KY, released the following statement after the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ, who was shot in the head Saturday when an assailant opened fire in an area where the lawmaker was meeting with constituents. From Congressman Yarmuth: “This was a shocking and cowardly act of [...]