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Mark Kelly, astronaut and husband of Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford, shares his hopes for her recovery.

Kelly: "She's Such a Fighter"

Jan 19, 2011 Mark Kelly hopeful that wife Gabrielle Giffords will recover
San Tan Valley residents square off over incorporation--and water rights--in this collaboration between AZPM and *San Tan Valley Today* newspaper.

Wild West Stand-Off in Pinal

Jan 19, 2011 Water utility may be fanning the flames of San Tan Valley discord
Lydia Baker, Medicare coordinator for the Pima Council on Aging, discusses healthcare reform.

The Affordable Care Act, Explained

Jan 18, 2011 As Congress readies to repeal the health care reform law, one expert explains what it actually means for Arizonans
President Barack Obama helped begin the healing process with the people of Tucson, the nation, and the world to honor Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and the many others  who were injured or lost in Saturday’s tragic shooting.

Obama: "We Can Be Better"

Jan 13, 2011 President asks Arizona and the nation to reflect, reveals that U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has opened her eyes

A Week Later, Recovery Continues

Jan 12, 2011 Giffords makes progress as some victims head home

Web Feature: Remembering the Dead

Jan 11, 2011 Six victims of Saturday's shooting had disparate backgrounds but a single fate

In Dark Days, a Gathering of Light

Jan 10, 2011 As night falls, hundreds come together in Tucson and Phoenix to pray and sing
University Medical Center

Surgeons "Cautiously Optimistic" About Giffords Recovery

Jan 9, 2011 UMC doctors performed six surgeries following shooting; only one patient, Giffords, remains in critical condition
Surveillance camera photo of a man who was seen near the gunman just before Saturday's shooting. Initially called a "person of interest," he has now been cleared of wrongdoing.

Person of Interest in Shooting Cleared of Wrongdoing

Jan 9, 2011 Man who appeared in surveillance footage was cab driver who transported Loughner to the scene

Exclusive: An Interview with Peter Michaels

Jan 8, 2011 AZPM News Director Peter Michaels describes the scene just moments after tragic shooting
Police search for suspects in Giffords shooting

WATCH NOW: Full video from the Pima County Sheriff's Department press conference

Jan 8, 2011 Click to watch video from Pima County Sheriff's Department press conference on this morning's shooting
Police search for suspects in Giffords shooting

Gunman Identified in Giffords Shooting

Jan 8, 2011 AP sources: Gunman in Arizona lawmaker's shooting identified as Jared Laughner. Five people confirmed dead. Police still searching the Safeway parking lot for evidence.
Mark Fenn, the Mayor of Benson, joins the studio.

"We Go It On Our Own"

Jan 7, 2011 Benson struggles to grow amid tough economic times
Congress is cracking down on so-called earmarks in the budget. Reporter Christopher Conover sits down with Kimberly Craft to talk about how the ban will effect Southern Arizona.

Pork for the People?

Jan 6, 2011 As new leaders crack down on earmarks, AZPM explores how recent pet projects have affected our region
Steve Lynn, outgoing chairman of the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission, discusses the work of redrawing state Congressional district boundaries.

Slicing Up the Arizona Pie

Jan 6, 2011 New redistricting commission must redraw the state's Congressional district map
Regina Romero, the Democratic Tucson City Councilmember for Ward 1, reveals a new 5-year plan for economic recovery.

New Year, New Plan

Jan 6, 2011 Tucson City Councilmember Regina Romero unveils new plan for economic recovery

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