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 .
NEW : She discussed gun control and mental health treatment with local leaders . Gabrielle Giffords makes a private visit to the Connecticut town . After the Newtown shooting , Giffords ' husband , Mark Kelly , vented his frustrations . The former Democrat lawmaker retired from Congress last year to focus on her recovery .