Moment Of Silence

Moment of Silence Observed Across the Country for Tucson Shootings
(Credit: AP) President Obama led the nation in a moment of silence today at 11 a.m. ET to honor those injured and killed in Saturday's Mass Shooting, which has left Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in critical condition. The moment was marked across the country at the White House, the U.S. Capitol, the Arizona State Capitol, and elsewhere. Giffords' brother-in-law, Astronaut Scott Kelly, led a moment of silence from aboard the International Space Station. Six people were killed on Saturday af...

Remembering Arizona's Victims
The US Capitol dome is shown in the background as flags fly at half staff in honor of the Victims of the shooting in Arizona that injured US Representative Gabrielle Giffords, at the Washington Monument in Washington January 9, 2011. You must login to comment. The Fox Nation is for those opposed to intolerance, excessive government control of our lives, and attempts to monopolize opinion or suppress freedom of thought, expression, and worship. Read more... We invite all Americans who share these...

Obama calls victims' families in Arizona
President Obama is calling the families of Victims from Saturday's Mass Shooting in Arizona, and will continue to do so throughout the week, the White House said. "The President is assuring them that all is being done to try and get to the bottom of this," said a White House statement. "He is offering his full support and thoughts and prayers on behalf of himself, Michelle and the entire nation." Obama is also speaking with lawmakers, and receiving updates on the shooting that left six people d...

A Moment Of Silence At The White House
President Obama and the First Lady joined members of Congress and their Staffers today for a moment of silence honoring the Victims of Saturday's massacre in Arizona. Labels: Barack Obama, Congress, Gabrielle Giffords, White House New! Share this on Facebook: Share ...

Hundreds of congressional staffers observe moment of silence for those killed and injured in Giffords attack (Daily Caller)
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President Calls For Moment of Silence, Cancels Schenectady Trip
Following the shootings in Arizona yesterday, President Obama today canceled his trip to Schenectady slated for Tuesday and is calling for a moment of silence tomorrow at 11 a.m. “Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. eastern standard time, I call on Americans to observe a moment of silence to honor the innocent Victims of the senseless tragedy in Tucson, Arizona, including those still fighting for their lives. It will be a time for us to come together as a nation in prayer or reflection, keeping the v...

Obama Calls for Moment of Silence for AZ Victims
“Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. eastern standard time, I call on Americans to observe a moment of silence to honor the innocent Victims of the senseless tragedy in Tucson, Arizona, including those still fighting for their lives. It will be a time for us to come together as a nation in prayer or reflection, keeping the Victims and their families closely at heart.” The President will observe the moment of silence with White House staff on the South Lawn. The moment of silence will be pooled p...

President Obama Calls for Moment of Silence Monday to honor Arizona Shooting Victims
President Obama is calling for a moment of silence Monday morning in the wake of the Arizona shooting that left six dead and 13 wounded including Rep. Giffords,D-Ariz., who is in critical condition. "Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. eastern standard time, I call on Americans to observe a moment of silence to honor the innocent Victims of the senseless tragedy in Tucson, Arizona, including those still fighting for their lives. It will be a time for us to come together as a nation in prayer or reflection, k...

At the White House, lowered flags and a moment of silence
President Obama has not spoken publicly today, but the White House says he will observe a moment of silence Monday on the South Lawn in honor of the Shooting Victims in Arizona. “Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. eastern standard time, I call on Americans to observe a moment of silence to honor the innocent Victims of the senseless tragedy in Tucson, Arizona, including those still fighting for their lives," Obama said in a statement. "It will be a time for us to come together as a nation in prayer or...

Paltrow, Bush cousins victims in Arizona shooting
FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2010 file photo, actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends the 44th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Gwyneth Paltrow is a cousin of the congresswoman who was wounded in Saturday's shooting that killed six people in Arizona. Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is the first cousin of director Bruce Paltrow, who is the late father of "Country Strong" actress Gwyneth Paltrow. "One Tree Hill" actress Sophia Bush also has a connection to the shooting. According to a Us Wee...

Doctor: No change in Giffords' condition
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- The condition of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, shot in an attack at a Tucson political event, was unchanged Monday, and a doctor said that was positive news. "We're not out of the woods yet," said Dr. G. Michael Lemole, section chief of Neurosurgery at University Medical Center in Tucson. "At this phase in the game, no change is good and we have no change," Lemole said at a briefing on the condition of Giffords and others wounded in the Saturday shooting rampage outside o...

Sightings: Jenna Von Oy and Kal Penn dine at Bodega
Actress Jenna von Oy and actor and Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Kal Penn were spotted having dinner with two unidentified guests at Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge in Georgetown on Saturday night. A Yeas & Nays spy tells us that the one-time couple and guests enjoyed Paella Negra con Pulpito (Black Paella with Octopus), Garlic Shrimp and Quail. Barack Obama, supply-sider? Journalists urged caution after Ft. Hood, now race to blame Palin after Arizona ...

Reverend Franklin Graham's statement on the shootings in Arizona
This weekend our nation experienced a horrible attack by a deranged man in Arizona. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Victims and their families in their time of need and suffering. As the American People grapple for answers to the question of how something as senseless as this shooting could happen, we need to be measured and cautious before we place blame. Hasty accusations have already been made before much information is known and an investigation has occurred. I believe this is counterp...

Florida Delegation Weighs In on Arizona Tragedy
While Gov. Rick Scott issued an order Monday for all flags at state buildings to fly at half-staff this week in remembrance of Victims of the Mass Shooting in Arizona, members of Florida’s congressional delegation weighed in on the tragic events. The shooting resulted in the death of six people, and others -- including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz. -- were wounded. Florida Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz took to the airwaves, appearing on NBC’s Meet the Pre...

Obama Calls for Moment of Silence to Mark Tucson Shooting
Yahoo! Buzz President Barack Obama urged Americans to observe a moment of silence Monday at 11 a.m. EST for those the Victims of the shooting rampage in Tucson, Ariz., that gravely wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords , killed six and left 13 others injured. The president also signed a proclamation calling for flags to be flown at half-staff, and the White House announced he is postponing a trip Tuesday to Schenectady, N.Y., where he was to visit a General Election energy division facility. “Tom...

WATCH: White House Observes Moment Of Silence For Arizona Shooting Victims
Today at 11:00 a.m. ET, the nation will be observing a moment of silence to honor the Victims of the shooting in Arizona. "Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. eastern standard time, I call on Americans to observe a moment of silence to honor the innocent Victims of the senseless tragedy in Tucson, Arizona, including those still fighting for their lives," said President Obama in a statement Sunday. "It will be a time for us to come together as a nation in prayer or reflection, keeping the Victims and their...

Obama calls for moment of silence to honor victims Monday
President Obama called for a moment of silence on Monday to remember the Victims of the Arizona shooting in which six were killed and 13 wounded, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.). “Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. eastern standard time, I call on Americans to observe a moment of silence to honor the innocent Victims of the senseless tragedy in Tucson, Arizona, including those still fighting for their lives," Obama said in a statement Sunday. RELATED ARTICLES House postpones healthcare vote...

President Calls for Moment of Silence Monday at 11:00am ET, 8:00am Pacific
President Obama calls on all Americans for moment of silence Monday morning at 11 a.m. ET (8:00am Pacific) in honor of Victims in the Arizona shooting. “Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. eastern standard time, I call on Americans to observe a moment of silence to honor the innocent Victims of the senseless tragedy in Tucson, Arizona, including those still fighting for their lives.  It will be a time for us to come together as a nation in prayer or reflection, keeping the Victims and their famili...

Obama Calls for Moment of Silence Jan. 10 11 AM Eastern
“Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. eastern standard time, I call on Americans to observe a moment of silence to honor the innocent Victims of the senseless tragedy in Tucson, Arizona, including those still fighting for their lives. It will be a time for us to come together as a nation in prayer or reflection, keeping the Victims and their families closely at heart.” The President will observe the moment of silence with White House staff on the South Lawn. The moment of silence will be pooled...

Obama Calls For Moment Of Silence
(NewsCore) - President Barack Obama Sunday called for a national moment of silence at 11 am ET Monday to honor the Victims of the Tucson shootings and also signed a proclamation calling for flags to be flown at half-staff at federal sites until Jan. 14. The White House said the president will observe the moment of silence with staff on the South Lawn. In his statement Sunday, he said it would be be “a time for us to come together as a nation in prayer or reflection, keeping the Victims and...

Obama calls for moment of silence Monday morning (AP)
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is calling on people in the United States to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. EST Monday to honor Victims of the Arizona shooting. A White House statement says the moment of silence will allow people to come together, in prayer or reflection, and keep the Victims and their families close at heart. Obama will observe the moment of silence with White House staff on the South Lawn. The president has signed a proclamation calling for flags to be flow...

Obama calls for moment of silence Monday morning
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is calling on people in the United States to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. EST Monday to honor Victims of the Arizona shooting. A White House statement says the moment of silence will allow people to come together, in prayer or reflection, and keep the Victims and their families close at heart. Obama will observe the moment of silence with White House staff on the South Lawn. The president has signed a proclamation calling for flags to be f...

Obama Calls for Moment of Silence
Huffington Post reports: On Sunday, President Obama announced a national moment of silence for the Victims of the Mass Shooting in Arizona on Saturday. The full White House Press Release is below. President Obama Calls for Moment of Silence for Victims of Shooting in Tucson, Arizona “Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. eastern standard time, I call on Americans to observe a moment of silence to honor the innocent Victims of the senseless tragedy in Tucson, Arizona, including those still fighting for...

President calls for moment of silence in honor of Tucson shooting victims
Stumble This! President Barack Obama called on Americans to observe a moment of silence Monday at 11:00 a.m. EST to honor the Victims of the shootings in Tucson, Arizona. "It will be a time for us to come together as a nation in prayer or reflection, keeping the Victims and their families closely at heart,” the president said in an advisory. Obama will observe the moment of silence with White House staff on the South Lawn. Flags are to be flown at half-staff in accordance to the president...

Paltrow, Bush cousins victims in Arizona shooting
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gwyneth Paltrow is a cousin of the congresswoman who was wounded in Saturday’s shooting that killed six people in Arizona. Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is the first cousin of director Bruce Paltrow, who is the late father of “Country Strong” actress Gwyneth Paltrow. “One Tree Hill” actress Sophia Bush also has a connection to the shooting. According to a Us Weekly report, Bush is the second cousin of Christina Green, the 9-year-old who...