Rep. Gabrielle Giffords

Democrat  •  8th District, Arizona  •  2nd Term  •  Sworn In 2007
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 91%
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10/21/09
Rosemont foes fault agriculture secretary

Rep. Raúl Grijalva termed the letter an "affront." Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' reaction was more subdued. Vilsack's letter dealt with whether the Forest ...

Source: Arizona Daily Star
10/20/09
Bill would double cap on H-1B visas

The Innovation Employment Act, introduced by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, (D-Ariz.), late Thursday, would increase the cap in H-1B visas from 65000 a year to ...

Source: Computerworld
10/20/09
Bill would double cap on H-1B visas

...under the H-1B program, earning the legislation praise from Microsoft. The Innovation Employment Act, introduced by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, (D-Ariz.), late Thursday, would increase the cap in H-1B visas from 65,000 a year to 130,000 a year. In addition

Source: ComputerWorld
10/20/09
Giffords, Grijalva: This is what we want Jay Jensen to see

US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has represented Arizona's 8th Congressional District since 2007. US Rep. Raœl Grijalva has represented Arizona's 7th ...

Source: Green Valley News
10/20/09
Scenes from Sahuarita: Starting out on the right foot

... plays the piano, works as a life guard in the summer and interns for US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson two afternoons a week. ...

Source: Sahuarita Sun
10/19/09
GAO Finds NASA Networks Vulnerable to Attack

...vulnerabilities identified by GAO will take determination, time and focused leadership.  We will continue to monitor NASAs performance in this important area," said Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), chair of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee....

Source: eWeek
10/19/09
Talk of the Town: Who will win that HDTV?

Everyone is welcome Oct. 26 for a kick off speech on health reform with a representative from the office of US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. ...

Source: Green Valley News
10/19/09
GAO Finds NASA Networks Vulnerable to Attack

We will continue to monitor NASA's performance in this important area," said Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, chair of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee.

Source: eWeek
10/19/09
Race for cash is key in race for Congress

In the 8th Congressional District, two-term Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, the strongest fundraiser of all, received more than $247000. ...

Source: Arizona Republic
10/19/09
Race for cash is key in race for Congress

...in cash on hand, with a $500,000 debt owed by his campaign. In the 8th Congressional District, two-term Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, the strongest fundraiser of all, received more than $247,000. She ended the period with nearly $1.4 million in c

10/19/09
Department of Energy Heads Solar powertechnology Effort Nationwide

The Solar Technology Roadmap Act, HR 3585, sponsored by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) has gone through committee and is making its way to the House floor ...

Source: Cooler Planet
10/19/09
Mine environmental impact statement postponed

Gabrielle Giffords and Raul Grijalva, both Democrats, for a tour of the proposed mine site and a public meeting. Giffords and Grijalva have asked ...

Source: Inside Tucson Business
10/18/09
Considered Forthwith: House Foreign Affairs Committee

The committee will hear from Rep. Jan Schakowsky; Melanne Verveer Ambassador-at-Large, Office of Global Women's Issues, US Department of State; Mallika Dutt ...

Source: Congress Matters (blog)
10/18/09
Primaries form in races against top-targeted House Democrats

Gabrielle Giffords (Ariz.), Jerry mcnerney (Calif.), Jim Himes (Conn.), Walt Minnick (Idaho), Gary Peters (Mich.) and Chet Edwards (Texas).

Source: The Hill
10/17/09
Oppose powerful Dems

... for the representative in our district; in my case, in the 8th District of Arizona where I am currently represented by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. ...

Source: Green Valley News
10/17/09
Rosemont environmental impact statement delayed

Gabrielle Giffords and Raul Grijalva, (D-Ariz.), to tour the mine site and meet with the public. A detailed schedule for the visit has not yet been released ...

Source: Sahuarita Sun
10/16/09
Mine environmental impact statement postponed

Gabrielle Giffords and Raul Grijalva, both Democrats, for a tour of the proposed mine site and a public meeting. Giffords and Grijalva have asked ...

Source: Inside Tucson Business
10/16/09
GAO Report Affirms That NASA Has Effective Mechanisms for Coordinating with ...

That is welcome news, and I expected no less from the agency," said Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Chairwoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ). ...

Source: Space Ref (press release)
10/16/09
Ultra energy-efficient home on SE side to open for tour

The three-bedroom, 2000-square-foot house will be open to the public after a speech by US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 am Saturday, ...

Source: Arizona Daily Star
10/16/09
Ultra energy-efficient home on SE side to open for tour

...to current building codes. The three-bedroom, 2,000-square-foot house will be open to the public after a speech by U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at 10461 E. Sara Scarlet Loop at Civano North Ridge (see map).

10/15/09
RE: Gabrielle Giffords

In continued efforts to promote clean energy, US House Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) has introduced the Solar Technology Roadmap Act, ...

Source: Examiner.com
10/15/09
GAO Report Warns of Vulnerabilities in NASA's Networks

We will continue to monitor NASA's performance in this important area," added Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Chairwoman Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ). ...

Source: Space Ref (press release)
10/14/09
Tucson, Arizona, To Receive U.S. Department of Energy Grant For Solar Energy Projects

...of experts to create a long-term plan to guide solar energy research and its transition into commercial uses. U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords said the funds would help advance the use of solar energy in Tucson and make it easier for consumers to get compre

10/13/09
Senate committee approves health reform bill

... to compete with private insurers and hold down costs. We've asked for comment from Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and have not heard back from her office.

Source: KGUN
10/13/09
Arizona Update: GOP Gov Field Grows; Will Hayworth Take On McCain?

A more interesting primary challenge to McCain has been suggested by supporters of former Rep. JD Hayworth, a conservative who lost his House seat in 2006. ...

Source: NPR
10/13/09
Ariz.'s delegates reflect divisions on health reform

Gabrielle Giffords, Ann Kirkpatrick and Harry Mitchell. Giffords supports the public option, Mitchell opposes it, and Kirkpatrick is undecided. ...

Source: Arizona Republic
10/12/09
Afghanistan war was worth fighting in 2001, still is today

American and British forces launched the war in Afghanistan with an intense nighttime bombing raid on Oct. 7, 2001. ...

Source: Arizona Daily Star
10/12/09
Afghanistan war was worth fighting in 2001, still is today

...the same errors of indifference that preceded 9/11, and we never again allow terrorists to seek safe haven in Afghanistan. Contact U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords through her Web site: giffords.house.gov Click the "Contact" tab in the upper-right corner.

10/11/09
Free (& cheap) events

Arts and crafts, bluegrass music and demonstrations. A talk by Civano founders and US Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. 9 am-5 pm Oct. 17. Free. 296-2656. ...

Source: Arizona Daily Star
10/10/09
Big 'Tea Party' crowd gathers at Tucson Electric Park rally

T-shirts, with slogans like, “I am the mob,” were being sold, and a petition to recall Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was being circulated. ...

Source: Arizona Daily Star

Official website: http://giffords.house.gov/contact/mailing-list/
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502 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2542
Fax: 202-225-0378

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