Things continue to progress well for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords on her long road to recovery. She’s beginning to stand with assistance, and using an iPad. Doctors at the University Medical Center in Tucson continue their optimism as they make plans to transfer her to a facility in Houston. Here’s a report from NBC news.

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