Giffords pleads for gun curbs; NRA fights back | The Kansas City Star

Severely wounded and still recovering, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords begged lawmakers at an emotional hearing Wednesday to act quickly to curb firearms because "Americans are counting on you." Not everyone ...

Comments

Read Next

‘I’ve been there, done that’: Laura Kelly navigates GOP skepticism to score early wins

After 100 days in office, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says her relationship with the GOP-controlled Legislature is “as good as I can expect it to be.”

KEEP READING

MORE NEWS

Kansas cracks down on nursing home operators with shaky finances

Health Care

Kansas cracks down on nursing home operators with shaky finances

April 23, 2019 05:30 AM

Don’t throw away your shot: Here’s what you need to do to get KC ‘Hamilton’ tickets

Performing Arts

Don’t throw away your shot: Here’s what you need to do to get KC ‘Hamilton’ tickets

April 23, 2019 05:30 AM

The Latest: Sri Lanka: Bombings retaliation for Christchurch

Nation & World

The Latest: Sri Lanka: Bombings retaliation for Christchurch

April 23, 2019 04:24 AM

‘There’s still a lot of sexism’: Dem leaders frustrated by double standards facing female candidates

Government & Politics

‘There’s still a lot of sexism’: Dem leaders frustrated by double standards facing female candidates

April 23, 2019 04:00 AM

N Ireland: Woman arrested in slaying of journalist McKee

Nation & World

N Ireland: Woman arrested in slaying of journalist McKee

April 23, 2019 04:04 AM

The Latest: Woman arrested in killing of N Ireland reporter

Nation & World

The Latest: Woman arrested in killing of N Ireland reporter

April 23, 2019 02:54 AM

Take Us With You

Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand.

Subscriptions

Learn More

Advertising