Connecticut : Six people died in the encounter , including a 9-year-old girl and a federal judge . She discussed gun control and mental health treatment with local leaders . Gabrielle Giffords makes a private appearance to the Connecticut Senate . After the Newtown shooting , Giffords ' husband , Mark Kelly , expressed his frustrations . The former Republican lawmaker retired from politics last year to focus on her recovery .
Connecticut : She discussed gun control and mental health treatment with local leaders . Gabrielle Giffords makes a private appearance to the Connecticut Senate . After the Newtown shooting , Giffords ' husband , Mark Kelly , expressed his frustrations . The former Republican lawmaker retired from politics last year to focus on her recovery .