01.30.13
Senator Leahy Chairs The First Congressional Hearing On Gun Violence
On January 30, 2013, Senator Leahy chaired the first congressional hearing on gun violence since the horrific shooting in Newtown, CT. The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from Captain Mark Kelly, husband of former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who also gave brief remarks at the outset of the hearing. Also testifying was Wayne LaPierre, head of the National Rifle Association.
