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Gabby's condition improves, moved to rehab from ICU

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HOUSTON (KOLD) - Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has moved onto the next phase of her recovery following a gunshot wound to the head.

Wednesday morning, crews at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas moved Giffords to the TIRR Rehabilitation Center where she will undergo aggressive therapy.

Late Tuesday night, doctors upgraded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords from 'serious' to 'good' condition. 

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