Originally published January 9, 2011 at 6:15 AM | Page modified January 9, 2011 at 10:05 AM

House Speaker Boehner: Shootings won't deter duty

House Speaker John Boehner says that the shooting of an Arizona congresswoman won't stop representatives in Washington from their duties.

By DAN SEWELL

Associated Press

WEST CHESTER, Ohio —

House Speaker John Boehner says that the shooting of an Arizona congresswoman won't stop representatives in Washington from their duties.

In a brief statement Sunday morning, the newly sworn speaker said flags on the House side of the Capitol in Washington will be flown at half staff to honor Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' slain aide, Gabe Zimmerman. Thirty-year-old Zimmerman was among six killed Saturday in a Tucson, Ariz., shooting rampage that left the Democratic congresswoman among 13 wounded.

Boehner says normal House business this week is postponed to focus on any necessary actions in the shooting aftermath.

But he says the "inhuman act" can't be allowed to deter representatives from serving their constituents.

The Republican speaker didn't take any questions before leaving the township government building near his West Chester, Ohio, home.

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