◼ U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will step down from Congress this week to focus on her recovery, her staff announced Sunday. - Arizona Daily Star
"I have more work to do on my recovery, so to do what is best for Arizona, I will step down this week," Giffords said in a video message.
...Before she leaves office, Giffords will finish her Congress On Your Corner event that was interrupted by a gunman on Jan. 8, 2011. In a private gathering in Tucson, Giffords will meet with some of the people who were at the event, her staff said.
As one of her last acts as a member of Congress, Giffords will attend the State of the Union speech Tuesday at the Capitol.
◼ "Arizona is my home, always will be. A lot has happened over the past year. We cannot change that. But I know on the issues we fought for we can change things for the better. Jobs, border security, veterans. We can do so much more by working together," Giffords says. - LA Times
"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," Gabrielle Giffords said. "I'm getting better. Every day, my spirit is high. I will return and we will work together for Arizona and this great country. Thank you very much."
