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Gabby Giffords will be leaving Congress…

Posted by btchakir

It is unfortunate, but Rep. Gabby Giffords (D -AZ), who was shot last year while speaking to constituents in a mall parking lot, will be stepping down from her seat in order to continue her recovery.

We are losing a Representative of great promise and distinction.

Here is her statement:

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Posted on January 22, 2012, in Announcement, Congress, crime, editorial, election, event, government, history, News, Opinion, Politics, quote, Television, Video, Word from Bill and tagged Arizona, Congress, Gabby Giffords, recovery, resignation. Bookmark the permalink. Comments Off.

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