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President Obama and Vice President Biden voice their well wishes for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and celebrate her career of public service.

Gabrielle Giffords, who announced she was leaving Congress this week a year after being shot in the head, received a standing ovation from colleagues in an emotional appearance at Barack Obama's State of the Union address.

Gabrielle Giffords entered the hall ahead of President Obama's State of the Union address to a round of applause and the President greeted her with a hug. (Jan. 24) (/The Associated Press) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently

By Joshua Altman – 01/24/12 01:58 PM ET House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) had high praise Tuesday for outgoing member Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), saying that although she is leaving Congress this week, he anticipates more from her in the future.

Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) on Tuesday announced her final piece of legislation aimed at cracking down on cross-border drug smugglers. Giffords, who is stepping down to focus on her recovery from the January 2011 Tucson

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