Latest info on Gabby's condition. She's been sitting up with help.

[warrior1]

http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/01/13/arizona.shooting/index.html?hpt=T1&iref=BN1

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The next step, doctors told reporters Thursday, is the removal of Giffords' breathing tube. She is breathing on her own "with very little support," Rhee said, but he wasn't sure when the tube might come out.

Giffords is "becoming more and more alert at this time," he said, telling reporters she acts like someone waking up in the morning -- yawning and rubbing her eyes. "We have seen the eyes begin to track" and focus, he said.

She has been opening her eyes more often since the first time Thursday night, Lemole said. "This is all very encouraging," he said. "... It is a significant move forward."

Rhee said Giffords has been undergoing physical therapy, in which staffers sit her up with her legs dangling off the side of the bed. When asked, she can move both legs, straightening them out, he said.

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[niyad]

1. very encouraging. one question--first time since THURSDAY night??

[warrior1]

2. I read that wrong too

The comment was made on Thursday. They don't know when it will be removed. I'm hoping soon.

[FourScore]

3. Wow. That sounds fantastic. n/t

[warrior1]

4. from Keith O.

Giffords sitting up on the side of bed following commands to move her legs and arms. Eyes open for 10-15 minute stretches

http://twitter.com/#!/KeithOlbermann

[Little Star]

5. She sounds like she is doing very well considering. Yea!!!!!

[WhiteTara]

6. this is wonderful

I knew really nothing of this congresswoman before last Saturday, but she seems nothing short of miraculous in her recovery. I think that the care she received is what has made this progress in her recovery so remarkable.

I am sure she will be back in Congress and it will make a difference. It could be a pendulum swing.

[NotThisTime]

7. If there's such thing as a miracle this is coming very close.... her progress is remarkable.