this is an opportunity that -- that gaby gifford, as well as i know her and as -- strongly as i knowhe feels about the importance of moderation and civility and -- measuring our words carefully and pot whipping people up in a frenzy, all of the while, advocating our view vigorously, i know gaby will want the president and will want us to use in at some point to bring the nation together and to -- to again be the example of the kind of democracy that the founding fathers envisioned and take the violent language, the violent symbolism and rhetoric out of our discourse. tavis: speaking of founding fathers, they gave us a right to bear arms. the arizonaians love that. the numbers are out. everybody talking about it. the monday following this shooting, gun sales in arizona up 660% from a year ago. is that the answer? >> i personally don't -- personally don't think arming ourselves is the answer. as gaby's friends, she's a gun owner. she supports the second amendment and the right to bear arms. this is certainly not -- for the -- not -- the response to this should not be arming ourselves t

sadness for the act of violence that was committed against our colleague, congress woman tkpwaáb gabi giffords her staff, her constituents and now we know a federal judge as well. >> reporter: pelosi describes giffords as a great patriotic american. part of a new generation of brilliant leaders. >> as i thank all of you, my constituents, let us join in prayer with gabi giffords' constituents in arizona as well who have suffered a terrible loss today. >> reporter: congressman john garamendi suggested the motive for the shooting may be political. >> emotions are hot in arizona. they are across the nation. during the last campaign, and the run up to the health care bill, her office was attacked. she was threatened. many others across the nation, democrats, who have voted for that were threatened. >> reporter: he said he saw firsthand the extremes of the politics in the u.s. during the fight over health care reform in the washington. >> and there are several hundred people outside with signs. saying kill pelosi. out of the chamber, several members of congress went out on the balcony and cheered th

deepest sadness, for the acts of violence that was committed against our colleague, congress woman gabi giffords, her staff, her constituents, and now we know a federal judge as well. >> reporter: pelosi described giffords as a great patriotic american, part of a new generation of brilliant leaders. >> i thank all of you, my constituents, let us join in prayer with gabi giffords' swaáeps in arizona as well who -- constituents in arizona as well who have suffered a terrible loss today. >> reporter: congressman john garamendi suggests the motive for the shooting may be political. >> the emotions are hot in arizona. this re across the nation. during the last -- they are across the nation. during the last campaign, through the run-up of the health care bill, her office was attacked. she was threatened. many others across the nation. democrats, who have voted for that, were threatened. >> reporter: he says he saw firsthand the extremes of politics in the u.s. during the fight over health care reform in washington. >> and there are several hundred people outside with signs, saying kill pelosi. out of

. >>> we turn to the latest now on congresswoman gaby giffords, just over two weeks since she was wounded in that shooting rampage in houston. nbc's janet shamlian in houston for us tonight. good evening. >> reporter: hi, lester. a small setback for gabrielle giffords tonight. she may not make it out of intensive care this week. doctors say she has a buildup of fluid on her brain, and while that's not unexpected, it does need to be watched. gaby giffords will remain in the trauma unit of the houston hospital longer than planned, but her rehabilitation hasn't been affected. her husband, astronaut mark kelly, messaging on twitter today, "gabrielle starts her second day of rehab in 20 minutes at memorial hermann. no weekends off for here." for now, a buildup of fluid in her brain is keeping giffords in the hospital's intensive care unit. doctors say the buildup has eased some over the weekend, a good sign. >> there's a little fluid collection that the docs there put a drain into around her brain and that drain is still in place. with that drain in place, she can't leave the icu. >> reporter:

. >> congresswoman gaby giffords leaves tucson for houston.now comes the therapy for her brain injury. >> didn't damage large portion of her brain. did daniel some portions. >>reporter: accu-weather forecast center. temperatures will rise that the 70's in numerous locations tomorrow.i'll show you where in my accu-weather forecast coming up. >> different kind of party animal. what monkey teach usle. brrrbb... makes you feel ageless. [ male announcer ] it's time. love your heart so you can do what you love. chee a. >> arizona congresswoman who survived a bullet to the head two weeks ago was moved from a hospital in tucson to rehab center in texas today. the manufacture went well. journey was emotional for gabrielle giffords. here's ryan. >> as the ambulance carrying congresswoman gaby giffords her husband mother and doctors left the tucson hospital, the people she represents line the streets to pay tribute. her doctors say she noticed. >> we could hear applause in the ambulance with gaby and sheree responded very well to that. smiling and in fac

. >> gaby giffords and others are still fighting to recover. families are still absorbing the enormity of their losses. >> the tucson suspect has been held without bail. he targeted congresswoman giffords and his writings on an e-mail detail his dislike of the government. ken wayne has the story. >> reporter: loughner has a shaved head. he appears to be shirking or smiling and appears to have a black eye. charges that could lead to the death penalty. loughner said he did. the hearing was held midst tight security 1,000 miles from the shooting. fbi agents reportedly had trouble getting into loughner's home after someone put plywood blockading the front door. in the yard of the home, there was a shrine with a skull, no one really knows what it means. >> no one was going to ask him what it was, because, yeah. he made people feel uncomfortable. he made people people threatened. >> reporter: a masked individual burns an american flag. in another, writing about government mind criminal. the registrar's office says loughner registered as an independent

. >> gaby giffords and others are still fighting to recover. families are still absorbing the enormity of their losses. >> the tucson suspect has been held without bail. he targeted congresswoman giffords and his writings on an e-mail detail his dislike of the government. ken wayne has the story. >> reporter: loughner has a shaved head. he appears to be shirking or smiling and appears to have a black eye. charges that could lead to the death penalty. loughner said he did. the hearing was held midst tight security 1,000 miles from the shooting. fbi agents reportedly had trouble getting into loughner's home after someone put plywood blockading the front door. in the yard of the home, there was a shrine with a skull, no one really knows what it means. >> no one was going to ask him what it was, because, yeah. he made people feel uncomfortable. he made people people threatened. >> reporter: a masked individual burns an american flag. in another, writing about government mind criminal. the registrar's office says loughner registered as an independent

another big step in the recovery process of gaby gifford to two weeks after she was shot in the head. what evidence would be allowed in the barry bonds perjury trial? it's especially since a personal trainer refuses to testify about the former slugger. a look at weather and traffic today you out the door. in case you're in a hurry. you don't have to because traffic is beautiful. the weather is also going to be fabulous. you can tell too much because it is a dark. you can see it is clear, that will give way to sunshine later today. >> we just have to get rid of fog this morning. most the bay area is fine. we have fog for now, cooler temperatures this morning. we have temperatures this afternoon that may approach records. >> a better start for this friday's morning commute them we saw yesterday. not too bad that the bay bridge. west bound ride. see how light the traffic is. a smooth trip across the upper deck. one installed by treasure island parrot is not blocking any traffic lanes. a complete check right ahead. >> the developing story we are following as we look for this for year-old

his quick alaska if going to gaby giffords aid hik hikely saved her life. [applause] standing ovation from law makers in arizona 5 day on the job as intern hernandez trade to stop giffor giffords blood loss with his hands and with some prop provided by butcher from the grocery store. >> main target of the shooting congresswoman givds remains in critical condition however but her doctors say that she has given them the thumb up sign and tried several times to grab her breathing tube that is purposeful movement and very encouraging. more now from diane sawyer. >> when the congresswoman came in the door you knew she would make it. about. >> most of the people who get shot in the head don't come here. help the people who come with gunshot to the head most of them follow a command. >> when i hear someone is here shot in the head they can follow command and i'm thinking this is what we are here for. this is what. >> i was told she wasn't speaking. >> she wasn't speaking but i know she is thinking. okay. squeeze her hand she squeezed her hand. let go. she lets go.

we should be civil because we want to live up to the example public service like john roll and gaby giffordmost that we are all americans and that we can question each other's ideas without questioning each others' love of country. and that our task working together is to constantly widen the circle of our concern. so that we bequeath the american dream to future generations. they believed and i believe that we can be better. those who died here, those who saved lives here they helped me believe. we may not able to stop all evil in the world but i know that how we treat one another that's entirely up to us. i believe that for all our imperfections we are full of decency and good this and that the forces that divide us are not strong as those that unite us. that's what i believe. in part because that's what a child like christina taylor grain believed. imagine for a moment he was a young girl who was just becoming aware of our democracy. just beginning to understand the obligations of citizenship. just are deemed to glimpse the fact that someday she to might play a part in shaping her nation

. >> darya: new details, but the man accused of trying to kill gaby giffords he has pleaded not guiltyred loughner and today yesterday. charged with three counts of attempted order. six killed, 13 wounded in that shooting. one includes a federal judge. jared loughner is due back in court for hearings in tucson. >> james: we will take a quick break, as we go live pictures from l.a., standing by, waiting for the oscar nominations announced after five the a.m. keep it to here 5:30 a.m.. keeping in tune here we will bring it to you live. [ man ] i was deciding what to do with my citi thankyou points when it happened... [ glass breaks ] ...again. ♪ [ child ] run! [ man ] first it was the mailbox, then my squirrel... and now, this. so i used my points to make a donation to get the park down the street built. when it finally opened, i also used my points for... car repair. [ male announcer ] use citi thankyou points for almost anything. and earn them fast with the new citi thankyou preferred card. what's your story? citi can help you write it. speaker will welcome back, get read for anothe re

a lot of people try to make the distinction between someone as conservative as i am and a gaby giffords. i will tell you that never one time did even the slightest cross word or unkindness ever pass between us. this is a precious, decent woman that did not deserve what happened to her. and i hope that somehow we pursue prosecuting this individual, this deranged monster to the fullest extent of the law with the greatest energy we possibly can. >> i want to talk with you about that issue. it mattered to her. she was on twitter just before this event. this is what she put on her twitter feed, indicating she would be having this event, inviting people, my first congress, on your corner starts now. please stop by to let me know what's on your mind or tweet me later. this is the reality of having access to your constituents in a shopping mall outside of a safeway. she's right there, walk up to her, hear her, talk to her, shake her hand, or do something as awful as this. >> all of us conduct those town hall meetings. i've done one every month since i was elected. we call it coffee with the con

and we pray for the health of our colleague and our friend gaby -- gabby giffords. [applause] it's no secret that those of us here tonight have had our differences over the last two years. the debates have been contentious. we have fought fiercely for our beliefs. and that's a good thing. it's what a robust democracy demands. that's what helps set us apart as a nation. but there's a reason the tragedy in tuscan gave us pause. amid all the noise and passion and ran cor of our public debate, tuscan remind ed us that no matter who we are or where we come from, each of us is a part of something greater. something more consequential than parties or political preference. we are part of the american family. we believe that in a country where every race and faith and point of view can be found, we are still bound together as one people. and we share common hopes and a common creed that the dreams of a little girl in tuscan are not so different than those of our own children. and that they all deserve the chance to be fulfilled. that too is what sets us apart as a nation. [a

gabi giffords and i share a lot of ideas but we also differ on other issues, like gun-control. our concern, of course, is with her and the victims, but it is an important avenue of exploration for us, to look at our obligations and requirements, to seek the kind of evaluation that would enable us to deter individuals that should not possess firearms from getting them. host: you served as the co-chair of the democratic campaign committee program. some have said when it comes to legislation to ban assault weapons, which some plan to introduce in the congress, perhaps as early as this week, that the politics is just not there. there is a lot more red, a conservative, moderate democrats, republicans have taken control of the house, so what is the reality? guest: it is a tough environment but it is an important debate for us to have. the expiration of the assault weapons ban in 2004 has left, as we can see, many of our communities vulnerable. it is important for us to debate that and allow the american people to participate in this conversation. this is not a conversation about bann

another big step in the recovery process for arizona congresswoman gaby gifford, two weeks after she shot ahead. what evidence is going to be allowed it for the jury, the perjury trial for barry bonds specially said his personal trainer continues to refuse to testify against the san francisco slugger. were starting off a check of the weather, now the sun is coming up you can really see the skies are clear and you could see the flag it's a bit breezy this morning. we're in for a nice day, by james. >> the bay bridge toll plaza approach you could see the horizon now beginning to break not. it going to be great right? patchy, were starting to see little more pop up in the last few minutes. sunny and mild this weekend, it's going to be beautiful and in the dry weather continues on into next week. the cool spot in the north bay still dealing with the third degree readings there along with adult the 44 degrees right now and 38 down in the livermore valley. the fog is change. it is certain to latent like not in the north bay but now were starting to see it develop out martinez. you're deali

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one of those victims is, of course, congresswoman gaby giffords who remains in critical condition aftershot wound to the head. chris? >> erica, thank you. we'll get back to you in just a couple of minutes. first this morning we're learning more about the man police say are behind the shooting spree. 22-year-old jared lee loughner has had a troubled past. and cbs news justice correspondent bob orr is in washington with details for us this morning. bob? >> reporter: good morning, chris. well, jared lee loughner is not cooperating at all with his interrogators. so far he's offered no explanation for saturday's deadly spree. but there is growing evidence that loughner is a troubled and angry loner who secretly mapped an assassination plan. sources say jared lee loughner went to congresswoman gabrielle giffords' political gathering intent on killing a target he'd tracked for several years. a search of a safe in loughner's home revealed an envelope with hand-written notes reading, "i planned ahead," "my assassination," the name giffords and what appears to be loughner's signature. investigato

gabi giffords and i share a lot of ideas but we also differ on other issues, like gun-control.our concern, of course, is with her and the victims, but it is an important avenue of exploration for us, to look at our obligations and requirements, to seek the kind of evaluation that would enable us to deter individuals that should not possess firearms from getting them. host: you served as the co-chair of the democratic campaign committee program. some have said when it comes to legislation to ban assault weapons, which some plan to introduce in the congress, perhaps as early as this week, that the politics is just not there. there is a lot more red, a conservative, moderate democrats, republicans have taken control of the house, so what is the reality? guest: it is a tough environment but it is an important debate for us to have. the expiration of the assault weapons ban in 2004 has left, as we can see, many of our communities vulnerable. it is important for us to debate that and allow the american people to participate in this conversation. this is not a conversation about banni

the washington post reports that the trial for the gunman accused of trying to assassinate gaby giffordbe moved to california because of extensive pre-trial publicity and arizona. federal officials say san diego would get the part because it is one of the closest judicial districts to arizona. those are some of the headlines on c-span radio. >> it is time to up load your video for it to the student camera documentary competition. get your video to c-span for your chance to win the grand prize of $5,000. this year's topic is washington, d.c., through my lens. for details, go to studentcam.org. >> i believe the best way to carry on dr. king's work is to make an ongoing commitment to community service. in >> on the 82nd anniversary of dr. martin luther king's birth, use the c-span video library. find a program, watch it, and share it. >> starting tuesday the house takes up the repeal of the health-care law. watch the debate in final but live on c-span. go to c-span.org to watch it on line. "washington journal" continues. host: the deputy director of the budget policy decisions. welcome to

our friend and colleague, gaby giffords, though she remains in serious condition, we are heartened to hear positive reports from her.there's that we wish her the very best as she begins a new phase of her recovery in houston. shock mr. president, the tragedy in tucson witsh a shot to assault. it's difficult to comprehend that such horror can be visited their families.brought t the in some respects however we seeo once again how it is part of the best in good people.f so not a perfect tens in theed heroes of this tragic event, senator mccain and i asked her we c colleagues in the senate passed senate resolution 14. we can do little to bring solace to those who lost loved ones, am but we can affirm that this boda is t united in its grief for the fall and come its admiration for the heroes and prayers for the injured. >> at today's defense department briefing, jeff brown discussed the case of private first class bradley manning has been accused of leaking classified documents to wikileaks. mr. brown also comments on political unrest in tunisia, egypt and lebanon. this is 40 minutes. .. i

the aftermath of the tragedy last weekend in tucson, we pray for the recovery of congresswoman gabi giffords, i'm not going speculate about what led that troubled man to do what he did, but we should recommit ourselves to improve public discourse going forward so that we can sustain a functioning democracy that is important both in the context of serving our national interest, but also to collectively solve global challenges for the benefit of our people and others. this transparency relies on a vibrant, independent, fourth estate that serves as a vital check and balance in our democracy. the first amendment created deliberate tension in the relationship between the media and government. this tension helps to sustain effective oversight of the government in which i serve. when i stand up every day to answer questions about z policies and action, in a small way i am part of this process where government is accountable to its people and, trust me, the system works. and i have the fan mail to prove it particularly when i do appear on fox. some fox viewers have me on speed dial. transparency doe

the aftermath of the tragedy last weekend in tucson, we pray for the recovery of congresswoman gabi giffords, i'm not going speculate about what led that troubled man to do what he did, but we should recommit ourselves to improve public discourse going forward so that we can sustain a functioning democracy that is important both in the context of serving our national interest, but also to collectively solve global challenges for the benefit of our people and others. this transparency relies on a vibrant, independent, fourth estate that serves as a vital check and balance in our democracy. the first amendment created deliberate tension in the relationship between the media and government. this tension helps to sustain effective oversight of the government in which i serve. when i stand up every day to answer questions about z policies and action, in a small way i he system works. and i have the fan mail to prove it particularly when i do appear on fox. some fox viewers have me on speed dial. transparency does not mean that there are no secrets. whether you are a government or a business, ther

. >>> speaking of kong wam gaby giffords, her road to recovery hit a setback. janet shamblian is there this morning. >> reporter: they'll keeper longer than planned. it was hoped she could be moved to rehappen within the next few days but due to the side effect of this type of brain injury she's not ready to make that move. >> reporter: gabby giffords won't be moving to the rehab unit of the hospital as planned. >> several days ago in tucson there was a flute collection the docs put a drain into, around her brain and that drain is still in place. with that drain in place you can't leave the icu. >> reporter: despite the complication, giffords is already in therapy. her husband, astronaut mark kelly, tweeting sunday, "gabrielle starts her second day of rehab in 2 minutes at memorial hermann. no weekends off here." >> we try to wean the patient off of the drain by draining less frequently and trying to assess whether or not the brain is capable itself of reabsorbing the fluid. >> reporter: as treatment continues in texas in felix jared loughner, the man accused o

our thoughts immediately went to our colleague, congresswoman giffords, her staff, and those involved in this horrific event. to say that gabi difference is well-liked is an understatement. -- giffords is well liked is an understatement. i do not think i have ever seen her without a smile on her face. as my colleague trent franks said this weekend, despite their philosophical differences, never had a curse word passed between them. truly a dear person. our family has been praying for her, for the recovery of all those that are injured, praying for the families who are grieving a loss. it is time to mourn today with those who mourn, greek with those who crave, to take prudent measures to make sure the public is protected from these things in the future. i also think it is a time to cherish our freedoms. it is time to recognize the freedom of assembly, the freedom of speech, are at the center of american life. despite the alarm that we all feel from these event, it is the right time for us to cling to the freedoms we enjoy. you know me. i have always sought to manifest civility in the public debate. it is always important that

gaby opened her eyes for the first time. >>reporter: crowd at the memorial service of erupted. that is gifford's husband clutching the first lady's hand. we have since learned amazingly that less than an hour before the congresswoman herself was touching her husband's wedding ring. >> she reached over and she grand his ring then she reached further to hug him and so like her arm was by his face and it was unbelievable. >> i was there when she was surrounded by her friends from the congress and senate. i think it was a combination perhaps of the unexpected but familiar that really prompted her to open her eyes. >>reporter: doctors say it wasn't a reflection. she recognized him. >> it means that she's making the pros progress we could hope for her. >>reporter: doctors more encouraging news. able to hold giffords up right. her leg dangling off the hospital bed and she moved both of them. >> gabriel lift both leg up and she will straighten both of them up. >>reporter: doctors watching closely for signs of paralysis. potential for that is huge with brain injury. giffords case the bullet went straight

giffords. lester holt has details now on this story. >> we mourn the dead. our hearts are broken by their sudden passing. >> he rallied the living. >> we are grateful to daniel hernandez. a volunteer in gaby'srs on the front row, including mark kelly, husband of congresswoman gabby giffords the president gave a grieving community something to cheer about. >> gabby opened her eyes for the first time. gabby opened her eyes for the first time. >> in his speech the president framed a call for greater understanding, around the memory of the youngest victim, 9-year-old christina taylor green whose budding passion for politics brought her to shah shopping center that fateful morning. >> i want her democracy to be as good as christina imagined it. i want our america to be as good as she imagined it. all of us, we should do everything we can do to make sure this country liveses up to our children's expectations. >> reporter: on wednesday, tucson investigators confirm the accused shooter, jared loughner, had been stopped by authorities for running a red light just hours before the shooting. he was released with just a warning. for today, lester holt, nbc news, tucson. >>> in the floods sweeping flew

giffords is deeply missed by her colleagues. one by one, representatives from all parts of the country and all points of view rose in common cause to honor gaby and the other victims and to reflect on our shared hopes for this country, as shrill and discordant as our politics can be at times. it was a moment reminded us of who we really are and how much would depend on one another. what we cannot escape our grief for those we have lost, we carry on now, mindful of those troops. we carry on because we have to. after all, this is still a time of great challenges for us to solve. we have to grow jobs faster at and forge a stronger, more competitive economy. we have to shore up our budget and bring down our deficits. we have to keep our people safer and see to it that the american dream remains vibrant and alive for our children and our grandchildren. these are challenges i believe we can meet. i believe it can do it in a way worthy of those who sent us here to serve. so as business resumes, i look forward to working together in that same spirit of common cause with members of congress from both parties. before we are democrats or republicans, we