Gabrielle Giffords was shot at an event that was typical of the Arizona congresswoman's politics and personality: no barriers, all comers -- Democrats, Republicans and independents welcome to talk about what was on their minds and in their hearts.Read more » U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords faced vandalism and heated rhetoric marked by violent imagery in her re-election campaign. Now a debate is emerging over whether it played a role in the Arizona lawmaker's shooting, JTA's Ron Kampeas reports. A tearful healing service was held at the small Reform Congregation Chaverim, Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' synagogue in Tucson, The New York Times reports.Daily Briefing
Monday, January 10, 2011 FEATURED STORY
Giffords known for her openness and Judaism
EDITORS' PICKS
Did rhetoric play a role?
Prayers for Giffords' recovery
Monday, 10 January 2011
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