Tucson Massacre Aftermath -- Boehner: 'Inhuman Act' Won't 'Deter Us'

Obama Decides To Lead National Moment Of Silence This Morning
Fox News: When President Barack Obama steps out on the South Lawn of the White House Monday morning, the thoughts of the nation will turn to Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and the other Victims of an Assassination attempt against her. Obama will lead the nation in a moment of silence to honor the congresswoman and the six people killed and 14 wounded in Saturday’s shooting outside a Tucson Supermarket. “It will be a time for us to come together as a nation in prayer or reflection,...

Surgeons say Giffords showing positive signs
TUCSON, Ariz. — Doctors treating wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords provided an optimistic update Sunday about her chances for survival, saying they are "very, very encouraged" by her ability to respond to simple commands along with their success in controlling her bleeding. The FBI said Law Enforcement could bring charges against the gunman as early as Sunday, and House Speaker John Boehner said normal House business this week has been postponed in the aftermath of the shooting. Surgeons s...

The Week Ahead: Assassination attempt brings Congress to a standstill
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Arizona Rep. Farley: Gabrielle Giffords' family is 'strong' and 'optimistic
Congress convenes Rep. John Boehner of Ohio inherits Speaker’s gavel as 112th session of Congress convenes Arizona Rep. Farley: Gabrielle Giffords' family is 'strong' and 'optimistic Flowers surrround the portrait of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords....

REPORT: Threats increasing on The Hill...
The weekend shooting in Arizona critically wounded Representative Gabrielle Giffords and killed one of her aides. Also killed were a Federal Judge and four other people. Now, we're getting word that lawmakers are concerned about increased threats. Senate Sergeant at Arms, Terrance Gainer, told Federal News Radio, "we probably in the Senate have about five of these threats going at any one time. Last year there were 49 threats, the year before there were 29. This is just on the Senate side. And...

Media Outlets Apologize After Falsely Reporting Giffords' Death
PASADENA, Calif. — The rapidly replicated false report that Rep. Gabrielle Giffords had died after being shot in the head provided media outlets another lesson this weekend in the danger of leaping to conclusions. NPR News' executive editor apologized Sunday to Giffords' family for the false report. That story came only an hour after NPR scored a significant scoop in reporting on Saturday's shooting in Tucson, Ariz., itself. Media organizations also faced scrutiny for how they speculated...

POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Monday, January 10, 2011
The CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. Click on the headlines for more. House Democrats and Republicans participated in a rare Bipartisan Conference Call Sunday to discuss the condition of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords as well as security concerns for members of Congress. Republican and Democratic leaders, the chief of the United States Capitol Police, a doctor from the Office of the Attending Physician of Congress, a...

Giffords shooting prompts calls for more security
In the wake of the shooting that critically wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) and killed one of her aides, a Federal Judge and four others, U.S. Capitol Police spent the weekend fielding calls from lawmakers with concerns over potential threats and questions about what more should be done to protect Staffers and family members at home. This Story Giffords shooting prompts calls for more security FAQ: Congress and safety U.S. sees evidence of Assassination plot The Law Enforcement agen...

Attack inspires an outbreak of civility
Deep impact ... Children gather for a candlelight vigil outside The Office of Shooting Victim Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson on Sunday night. Photo: AP WASHINGTON: This was supposed to be the week of another ''showdown'' in the US Congress. Now, the very word makes politicians squeamish. The shootings in Tucson, Arizona, on Saturday that killed six and left the Democratic congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and 13 others wounded resounded in Washington with a deep and immediate impact. As with other ...

The latest from Arizona
THE LATEST FROM Arizona.... We don't know why Jared Lee Loughner, the accused gunman in Saturday's massacre, chose to do what he did, and the fate of his Victims who survived the violence is also unclear. But as the legal and investigatory process unfolds, a picture is coming into focus. Prosecutors charged Jared L. Loughner, a troubled 22-year-old College Dropout, with five federal counts on Sunday, including the attempted Assassination of a member of Congress, in connection with a shooting r...

Boehner: Giffords Shooting 'An Inhuman Act'
Speaking from his Ohio Congressional District on Sunday morning, House Speaker John Boehner called the shooting in Arizona yesterday an "inhuman act" and said it was a reminder of the risks taken by public officials in doing their duty, said NPR. Boehner said the shootings would not prevent lawmakers fulfilling their responsibilities. Boehner said: To the members of the House and our staffs, I ask that you, on this sabbath day, that we keep Gabby and her staff in our thoughts and prayers. Pub...

Giffords shooting suspect due in court; moment of silence set
President Obama will lead the nation in a moment of silence Monday morning for the Victims of a shooting attack that critically injured Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), and the 22-year-old suspect is due in court later in the day on charges he attempted to assassinate her. The president will observe the moment of silence at 11 a.m. on the South Lawn of the White House as a way, he said, “for us to come together as a nation in prayer or reflection, keeping the Victims and their families cl...

Suspect in Giffords' Shooting Not Talking to Investigators
Monday, January 10, 2011 By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press   Phoenix (AP) - A 22-year-old man described as a social outcast with wild beliefs steeped in mistrust faces a Federal Court hearing on charges he tried to assassinate Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in a Tucson shooting rampage that left six people dead. Public defenders are asking that the attorney who defended Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Timothy Mcveigh and "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski defend Jared Loughner, who makes his first c...

AP A Lesson In Leaping To Conclusions
From a shameless Associated Press: Giffords story: A lesson in leaping to conclusions By David Bauder, AP Television Writer [sic] Sun Jan 9, 2011  PASADENA, Calif. - The rapidly replicated false report that Rep. Gabrielle Giffords had died after being shot in the head provided media outlets another lesson this weekend in the danger of leaping to conclusions . NPR News’ executive editor apologized Sunday to Giffords’ family for the false report. That story came only an hou...

US files charges, cites plan to kill congresswoman
TUCSON — Prosecutors accused Jared Lee Loughner, a troubled 22-year-old College Dropout, of five serious federal charges yesterday, including the attempted Assassination of a member of Congress, after a shooting Saturday morning that killed six people and left 14 wounded. Documents filed in the US District Court in Phoenix indicated that evidence seized from Loughner’s home showed he had planned to kill Representative Gabrielle Giffords, who was in critical condition with a gunshot ...

Jared Loughner: The Making of a Political Assassin and an American Terrorist
When the sound of gunfire had finally stopped, 18 people were shot. Of the 18 wounded, six of them were dead or were dying, including John M. Roll, the chief U.S. District Judge in Arizona, and Gabe Zimmerman, Giffords's local director of community outreach. Also killed was Christina Taylor Green, age 9, who ironically was born on Sept. 11, 2001, and had gone to the event with a neighbor. Two other Giffords Staffers, district director Ron Barber and community outreach aide Pam Simon were among t...

Late Night Political Humor
“The Republicans now control the House, and they say their plan is to stick to a strict interpretation of the original Constitution. So I hope you didn’t like voting, women and non-whites.” - Jimmy Kimmel “They’re also hoping to cut back on government Regulation on Wall Street. I think we can all agree that Wall Street does a good job policing itself.” - Jimmy Kimmel “Now that the Republicans have taken over the House, they’re going to ...

US Republicans hit some bumps amid triumph (AFP)
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US President Barack Obama's Republican foes triumphantly took over the House of Representatives -- only to find themselves beset by criticism and nursing self-inflicted political wounds. They took heat for backing off their signal campaign pledge to cut 100 billion dollars in Government Spending in short order, and for bending their own rules for bringing new transparency to the divided US Congress. They drew heavy fire from Democrats for scheduling a symbolic vote...

Housed
WASHINGTON—Rule One of politics: When you have the advantage, don't allow your opponents to turn the tables. House Republicans violated this rule when they decided to make Repeal of the Health Care law their first major act in the 112th Congress. The mistake will haunt them for years. It's a surprising error from a leadership that showed shrewd judgment and exceptional discipline during President Obama's first two years. John Boehner is now Speaker of the House because he and his party fo...

Arizona shooting: Latest developments
For more information, visit CNN affiliates KGUN, KOLD, KVOA, KPHO and KMSB. Six people were killed and 14 others wounded, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, when a gunman opened fire in front of a Safeway Supermarket in Tucson, Arizona, authorities said. The congresswoman had been hosting a meeting with constituents Saturday morning when the attack began. [Updated 4:50 a.m.] Astronaut Mark Kelly, Giffords' husband, released his first public statement since the weekend shooting rampage ...

Have You Seen the Other Man in Tucson Massacre Update
He is not being called a suspect, but a “Person of Interest” in the Saturday shooting of 19 in Tucson Safeway mall.  Did he drive the suspect to the location?  Where did he go later? Very important fact:  Suspect Jared Lee Loughner, age 22,  was reported very early on in the news cycle to be an “Afghanistan” War Veteran.  This is FALSE.  The Army says Loughner did APPLY for enlistment in 2008 but was REJECTED.   The reason was not ...

Joe Heck lays off five despite priority of job creation
Rep. Joe Heck has said Job Creation is his top priority. His election to Congress has so far cost five people their jobs. Five days before being sworn in to represent Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, Heck, a Republican, dissolved his consulting business, Specialized Medical Operations, and Laid Off its staff. Running the company, which trained security companies, Law Enforcement and the Military, presented a Conflict of Interest because the bulk of its business was government contracts.

Rep. Giffords Shot in Arizona
Initial reports are sketchy. But we have multiple reports that Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) has been shot at a "Congress on Your Corner" event in Tucson this morning. There is no clear reporting on her current condition, though local NPR reports that she was transported to University Medical Center in Tucson. Update -- 1:35 PM: The Tucson Citizen reports that Giffords was shot at "point blank range in the head." They appear to be the only news outlet reporting this detail. So given the chao...

Your prayers saved Congresswoman Gabrielle Griffords. I honestly and truly believe that.
Today, Congresswoman Gabrielle Griffords was shot at point blank range with a 9mm Glock by Jared Lee Loughner, a deranged Leftist who hated Griffords for being a conservative Democrat not far enough to the Left for him.  It was a politically motivated Assassination attempt that put 12 people in the Hospital and killed five, including a nine year old girl. You prayed for Congresswoman Griffords and God heard you. She was shot through the brain and is in serious condition after surgery but do...

Paper warns politicians against 'walling themselves off'
Arizonans will wake up Monday to see an editorial in The Arizona Republic that urges politicians not to give in to the temptation to seal themselves off from public events after Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot outside in midday. “This horror has the potential to break down those personal connections. There will certainly be an impulse to insulate elected officials from the threat of accessibility,” the paper’s editorial board wrote. “They should resist walling themselv...