Despite initial reports from NPR, the hospital in Tuscon has confirmed that Congresswoman Giffords is still alive. I have therefore deleted the report of her death at this time.

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Doug holds a B.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University and J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. He joined the staff of OTB in May 2010. Before joining OTB, he wrote at Below The Beltway The Liberty Papers , and United Liberty Follow Doug on Twitter