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Also Known As	Gabrielle Dee Giffords
Born	June 8, 1970 (age 54) • Tucson • Arizona
Title / Office	House of Representatives (2007-2012), United States
Political Affiliation	Democratic Party
Awards And Honors	Presidential Medal of Freedom (2022)
Notable Family Members	spouse Mark Kelly

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