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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who moved the nation with an improbable comeback after a gunman shot her in the head last year, formally resigned Wednesday in an emotional appearance in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Standing with Gabby Giffordsupdated: Wed Jan 25 2012 01:46:00

Although Rep. Jeff Flake disagrees politically with Gabby Giffords, they stood together during the State of the Union.

Gabrielle Giffords' return to Congress sparks re-election talkupdated: Tue Aug 02 2011 19:50:00

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' dramatic and emotional return to Congress for a vote on the debt ceiling compromise sparked an almost immediate discussion of a possible re-election bid.

Giffords returns to House for debt voteupdated: Tue Aug 02 2011 11:48:00

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords returned to the floor of the House of Representatives Monday evening for the first time since she was grievously wounded during a January assassination attempt.

Congressional women battle the press for a win on a softball fieldupdated: Fri Jun 24 2011 22:03:00

Usually in Washington it's Republicans and Democrats battling each other but on Thursday night they joined together to battle a common enemy: the Washington Press Corps.

Softball game pits press vs. lawmakersupdated: Fri Jun 24 2011 22:03:00

A team of lady lawmakers takes on female members of the press corps in a friendly game of softball.

Party bosses battle over Weiner scandalupdated: Mon Jun 13 2011 05:45:00

The heads of both major political parties battled Sunday over the handling of Rep. Anthony Weiner's scandal, with the Republican Party boss accusing Democrats of inaction and the Democratic Party leader accusing Republicans of a "double standard."

Giffords leaves Houston, heading for Florida shuttle launchupdated: Wed Apr 27 2011 20:17:00

A plane carrying U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords departed Houston on Wednesday headed for Florida, where she is scheduled to attend the Friday launch of the space shuttle Endeavour, commanded by her husband, Mark Kelly.

Wasserman Schultz to chair Democratic National Committeeupdated: Wed Apr 06 2011 13:01:00

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida said Tuesday that she is President Barack Obama's choice to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.

How to help a sick friend from afarupdated: Fri Feb 18 2011 05:45:00

When Debbie Wasserman Schultz visited her friend Gabrielle Giffords in the hospital last week, she talked to her about the demonstrations in Egypt and the Republicans' proposed budget cuts -- not exactly topics you might expect during a hospital visit.

Inside Giffords' rehabupdated: Fri Feb 18 2011 05:45:00

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports from inside the rehab facility that is treating Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Giffords making 'lightning' fast progress, doctors sayupdated: Wed Jan 26 2011 18:08:00

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was making "lightning speed" progress for a brain injury and had the drain for brain fluid removed from her head, her doctors said Wednesday.

Giffords strong enough to watch TV for an hourupdated: Tue Jan 25 2011 19:45:00

Gabrielle Giffords watched an hour of television from her hospital bed, a development her husband Mark Kelly called "exciting," said Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a friend of Giffords who spoke to Kelly Tuesday.

Gupta: Giffords now moving arms and legsupdated: Fri Jan 14 2011 04:40:00

CNN's chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports the remarkable recovery of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Husband: Giffords' breathing tube may be removed Fridayupdated: Fri Jan 14 2011 04:40:00

The breathing tube for U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords could be removed Friday as she continues on her "miracle" journey to recovery after she was critically injured in a mass shooting, her husband said.

Doctor: Giffords may be showing 'glimmers of recognition'updated: Thu Jan 13 2011 22:55:00

Shot in the head less than a week ago, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords continues to make positive progress, her husband and doctors told CNN in exclusive interviews on Thursday.

Giffords becoming 'aware of surroundings'updated: Thu Jan 13 2011 22:55:00

Doctors say Rep. Gabrielle Giffords remains in critical condition but is becoming more alert.

Giffords opens her eyes for the first time since the shootingupdated: Thu Jan 13 2011 05:37:00

When President Barack Obama said Wednesday night that Rep. Gabrielle Giffords had opened her eyes for the first time since being shot on Saturday, an overflow crowd of nearly 30,000 people at a memorial event erupted into cheers that the congresswoman may have heard in her hospital room.

Giffords attack hits close to homeupdated: Mon Jan 10 2011 15:12:00

Rep. Jackie Speier knows what it's like to be targeted. She reflects on how the Giffords shooting brought up memories.

Giffords shooting hits close to home for congresswomanupdated: Mon Jan 10 2011 15:12:00

For Rep. Jackie Speier, the vicious attack on her colleague Gabrielle Giffords and others in Tucson, Arizona, brought back a chilling memory of when she faced an attempt on her life.

Axelrod signals White House opposition to foreclosure moratoriumupdated: Sun Oct 10 2010 15:10:00

The Obama administration opposes a moratorium on home foreclosures, but wants problems involving improper paperwork resolved as quickly as possible, senior adviser David Axelrod said Sunday.

House Democrats uneasy about upcoming Rangel allegationsupdated: Mon Jul 26 2010 21:23:00

House Democratic leaders preached patience Monday in awaiting an ethics committee report on veteran Rep. Charles Rangel of New York, but rumblings emerged from House members for Rangel to somehow deal with the issue before a public hearing later this week.

Jeb Bush considering Senate runupdated: Wed Dec 03 2008 13:37:00

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is considering a bid for the U.S. Senate, Republican strategist Alex Castellanos told CNN.

Democrats say Palin mimics Bush divisivenessupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 08:01:00

Democrats accused Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin of mirroring "divisive" attacks by President Bush Wednesday night and said showed she wasn't qualified to be on the ticket.

Dems react to Palin speechupdated: Thu Sep 04 2008 08:01:00

Larry King talks with his panel about the third day at the Republican convention, including Sarah Palin's speech.

No new primary for Florida Democratsupdated: Tue Mar 18 2008 05:04:00

After weeks of negotiations, the Florida Democratic Party said Monday it will not hold a second primary in the state.

No go for Florida Demsupdated: Tue Mar 18 2008 05:04:00

Soledad O'Brien talks with her political experts about the decision of Florida Democrats not to hold a re-vote.

Delivering a solution to Florida's primary woesupdated: Tue Mar 11 2008 16:19:00

Is the answer for Florida's primary woes in the mail?

Time.com: A Costly Welcome for Capitol Visitorsupdated: Wed May 30 2007 08:15:00

A new Congressional visitors' center is years overdue and hundreds of millions over budget. Why is that not surprising?

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