Shot congresswoman Giffords 'more alert'

Shot politician Gabrielle Giffords was “even more alert” and progressing well, her chief doctor said, a day after beginning intensive rehabilitation in Houston, Texas.

Shot congresswoman Giffords 'more alert'

Shot politician Gabrielle Giffords was “even more alert” and progressing well, her chief doctor said, a day after beginning intensive rehabilitation in Houston, Texas.

Dr Gerard Francisco of Texas Medical Centre said the 40-year-old Arizona congresswoman did not speak or make any sounds when he examined her yesterday, but that could be because she still has a breathing tube.

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