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Gabrielle Giffords Leads Inspiring Pledge of Allegiance at Democratic National Convention

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords made a return to the political stage last night, leading the pledge of allegiance at the Democratic National Convention. Giffords, who left Congress in January to focus on her recovery from a shooting that left her grievously wounded, was greeted with thunderous applause. She walked out with good friend and DNC chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) by her side. Watch Gabby lead the pledge below …

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Gabrielle Giffords to Resign from Congress

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Following an inspiring return to Congress in August – one that took place just a few months after she was shot in the head during a campaign event in Arizona – Gabrielle Giffords announced today that was is resigning from her position. “A lot has happened over the past year. We cannot change that,” Giffords said in a video on her website. “I don’t remember much from that horrible day, but I will never forget the trust you placed in me to be your voice. Thank you for your prayers and for giving me time to recover. I have more work to do on my recovery. So to do what is best for Arizona, I will step down this week.” Giffords is expected to attend the State of the Union Address on Tuesday night and then submit a letter of resignation to House Speaker John Boehner and Arizona Governor Jan Brewer. The state will hold a special election to fill the Democrat’s seat later this year.

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Gabrielle Giffords and Husband to Pen Memoir

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The path of Gabrielle Giffords has taken her from Congresswoman… to inspiring gun shot victim… to author. The politician, who was released from the hospital last week, will team with husband Mark Kelly to pen a memoir that chronicles their lives since Giffords was shot in the head by a mad men in January. Kelly, who is retiring from the U.S. Navy and NASA, told The Associated Press of the book: “We decided it was the right thing to do to put our words and our voices on paper and tell our story from our point of view… Gabby and I are forever grateful for the heartfelt support we’ve received over these many months.” No release date has been scheduled for the memoir, which will be published by Scribner.

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Gabrielle Giffords’ mother Gloria Giffords picture

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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New Gabrielle Giffords Photos Emerge on Facebook

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The first photos of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, taken about five months after she was tragically shot in the head , have emerged on Facebook. The images depict a a woman in recovery, smiling and with short, dark hair. They were taken by a professional photographer on May 17 at TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital, a day before Giffords under a cranioplasty. The picture above was not altered or edited, according to her staff, who said it shows “Gabby has traveled a remarkable distance since Jan. 8.” “This was Mark and Gabby’s decision,” said spokesman CJ Karamargin of the pictures’ release. “There is intense interest in the Congresswoman’s appearance and on the threshold of her going to outpatient treatment, we thought this was a good way to satisfy public curiosity.” Giffords is expected to leave the hospital this month. The man accused of opening fire on her and her constituents in Arizona has been deemed mentally incompetent .

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Gabrielle Giffords Update: In Rehab, Regaining Ability to Speak

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

We have an update on wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and it’s nothing but good news: The Arizona politician, who was one of several victims of a January shooting spree , is recovering at TIRR Memorial Hermann rehabilitation hospital in Houston and has recently regained the ability to speak. “It’s very good news,” spokesman C.J. Karamargin tells CNN, adding that Giffords asked for a piece of toast this week. Why that facility? “The reason for choosing this rehab facility is because of their track record,” Karamargin said. “They are doing a fabulous job and working with her language and speech exercise and the physical therapy part of it.”

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Gabrielle Giffords’s husband Mark Kelly

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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MJ Soundalike — I Sung Songs on New ‘Michael’ Album

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Filed under: Jason Malachi , Michael Jackson A guy who once fooled the public into thinking a song of his was really sung by Michael Jackson is claiming he sung a few of the songs on the new “Michael” album

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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Upgraded to Serious Condition

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Filed under: Gabrielle Giffords , Politix Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has been upgraded from critical to serious condition. Giffords’ breathing tube was removed yesterday. She also has movement on both sides of her body. Capt. Mark Kelly , Giffords’ husband, is scheduled to do his first TV interview… Read more

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Palin on Shooting: Stop Mindless Finger Pointing!

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Filed under: Sarah Palin , Gabrielle Giffords Sarah Palin has just posted an 8 minute video about the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords — slamming critics who say she may be to blame for the event. Palin says “We must reject the idea that every time a law is broken, society is guilty… Read more

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