Shuttle commander: Rep. Giffords cleared to attend shuttle launch

[Viva_La_Revolution]

Source: cnn

Astronaut Mark Kelly visits U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords twice a day, witnessing and aiding her recovery from a devastating bullet wound suffered nearly four months ago.

Friday, the Arizona congresswoman will witness her husband's own inspiring moment: Commanding the space shuttle Endeavour on its last launch.

Kelly told "The CBS Evening News With Katie Couric" that doctors have cleared Giffords, who was shot in the brain at a January 8 event in Tucson, to attend the scheduled launch in Florida.

Asked what Giffords' reaction was to the decision, Kelly replied, "I think she said, 'awesome' and she pumped her fist."

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[Historic NY]

1. It will be good for the healing process...go Gabby.

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2. Rep. Giffords cleared to attend shuttle launch

Source: CNN

Doctors have cleared Giffords, who was shot in the brain at a January 8 event in Tucson, to attend the scheduled launch in Florida, a source close to her said Sunday.

The source told CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen that Giffords will be accompanied by a nurse. There will be no doctor or medical assistance on board.

The source was not sure what kind of plane Giffords will be going on, but it will not be a commercial airliner. "She'll probably be going either Wednesday or Thursday," the source said.

Asked by "The CBS Evening News With Katie Couric" what Giffords' reaction was to the decision allowing her to go, Kelly replied, "I think she said, 'awesome' and she pumped her fist."

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AWESOME!

[onehandle]

3. Assault Clips failed to stop this Democratic Congresswoman. nt

[Electric Monk]

4. k&r