UPDATE: AZ Tragedy Puts Congressional Action on Hold

By 

Jay Sekulow

June 9, 2011

1 min read

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The regular business of Congress - including a vote to repeal ObamaCare in the U.S. House - has been put on hold this week following the tragic events that unfolded in Arizona.

The deadly shooting spree this weekend in Tucson at a public event for Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords resulted in the murder of six people - including the chief federal district court Judge in Tucson.  Among the 14 wounded - Rep. Giffords herself - who was gravely wounded after being shot by the assailant.

We will keep you posted on developments as they unfold in Washington and when members of Congress plan to resume their legislative schedule.