
After being reelected to a third House term by barely 4,000 votes in 2010, the 40-year-old Giffords was shot in the head Jan. 8, 2011, by deranged constituent Jared Loughner at a Tucson meeting just a few days after the 112th Congress was sworn-in.
She spent the first two weeks recovering from surgery at Tucson's University Medical Center and doctors were very optimistic about her chances given the gravity of her injuries. On Jan. 21, 2011, Giffords was moved to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TIRR) for a longer recovery process.
Giffords astoundingly returned to the halls of Congress and co-sponsored a bill a bill that would give federal law enforcement greater authority in combating cross-border drug trafficking.
In an emotional farewell highlighted by tributes made by members of both parties, Giffords resigned from the House on Jan. 25, 2012 — bringing a brief moment of unity to one of the most bitterly partisan and contentious Congresses in modern history.
Gabrielle Giffords Enjoys a Moment in the Spotlight [The Big Picture]
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Today is Friday, May 25, the 146th day of 2012. There are 220 days left in the year.
Watch: Gabrielle Giffords awarded Medal of Valor
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Ron Barber, former Giffords aide, wouldn’t say in debate whether he would vote for Obama
Former Gabrielle Giffords aide Ron Barber initially declined to say who he would vote for in the presidential election. But he’s clarified his position today.
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords to make appearance aboard Intrepid museum
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Nowicki: Former House colleagues miss working with Giffords
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‘Kill the Claire Bear’ — The end of manners
Not only is uncivil rhetoric dangerously taking society in the wrong direction, it is, incidentally, costing taxpayers money and resources.
Arizona Senate race heats up

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In the race to replace retiring Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), it appears the election will come down to former U.S. surgeon general Richard Carmona (D) and Rep. Jeff Flake (R), who on Monday received an endorsement from Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.). The Republican primary is Aug. 28.
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