proceeding southerly down the alley. After he had traveled some distance the truck struck the boy as the latter emerged from between two private garages located on the east side of the alley. There was evidence from which a jury might conclude that the truck was approximately 29 feet north of the point of impact when the boy suddenly emerged into the alley. The driver testified that within a space of 20 feet he could have swerved the truck to the right and applied his brakes; that a space of 25 feet would have been sufficient for him to have avoided contact with the boy. It was held that the trial court did not err in reading to the jury the Highway Traffic Regulation Act with reference toGiffords is accusing senators who opposed new gun regulations of "cowardice," saying their decisions are "based on political fear and on cold calculations about the money of special interests like the National Rifle Association."

The former Arizona congresswoman's remarks were published on The New York Times' op-ed page Wednesday. She has become a vocal gun control supporter since she was shot in the head at a rally near Tucson two years ago.

The proposal to expand background checks fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance in the Senate. An attempt to ban assault-style rifles failed as well, along with a ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines.