“Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona says in a video on her campaign website she intends to resign from Congress this week to concentrate on recovering from wounds suffered in an assassination attempt a little more than a year ago.” – YT
Gabrielle Giffords’ name skyrocketed in to popularity a year ago when an assassination attempt left her with a shot to the head, six people dead and twelve others wounded.
“Today, Gabrielle is proving once again that she is a true public servant — putting the needs of her constituents ahead of her own,” said Israel (D-Dix Hills), who represents the 2nd Congressional District in New York, in the statement.
