WASHINGTON — Emergency legislation sped through the House on Monday night, a scant day before the deadline for action to avoid a national financial default. The moment was made all the more electric by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' first appearance in Congress since being shot in the head six months earlier.
Bill to raise debt limit passed Monday; Giffords brings down the House
Monday, August 1, 2011 | 8:53 p.m. CDT
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