WASHINGTON

House suspends vote on health care reform

The House of Representatives is postponing a vote on repealing the recently enacted health care law because of the shooting spree in Tucson, Ariz. that killed a federal judge and wounded Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said all legislative action “is being postponed so that we can take whatever actions may be necessary in light of today’s tragedy.”

The House was scheduled to vote Wednesday on repealing the massive health care law. Republicans took control of the House last week after wresting 63 seats from Democrats in midterm elections in which the new law was a key issue.

Officials: Shooting suspect says he acted alone

Officials familiar with the investigation into a shooting rampage in Arizona say the suspect claims he acted alone.

Police said the shooter is in custody. He has been identified by officials familiar with the investigation as Jared Loughner, 22.

Officials say Loughner told authorities at the scene he had acted alone, though it’s not certain that is the case.

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity, saying they are not authorized to provide details.