Rep. Gabrielle Giffords progressing by 'leaps and bounds'
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is progressing in ``leaps and bounds'' and is able to breathe on her own, her medical team reported Friday at the Houston hospital where she is undergoing rehabilitation.
Arizona Rep Gabrielle Giffords remains in the hospital, but her aides are feverishly discussing the possibility that she may recover in time to run for the US Senate.