Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Returns to Congress

Nearly 6 months after she was shot in the head, Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords WALKED into the House of Representatives in D.C. today ... to a standing ovation.

Giffords made the appearance to personally cast her vote in favor of the debt ceiling bill.

FYI -- it passed. Hooray America.  

See also

• Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Upgraded to Serious Condition
• PHOTO -- Rep. Giffords Moments Before Shooting

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