House back in session as lawmakers offer prayers for wounded

WASHINGTON — The House gaveled back into session Thursday a day after a shooting critically wounded a top GOP leader, Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, and injured several others, including Capitol Police officers.Lawmakers of both parties, shaken by the events of the previous day, took turns offering prayers for the wounded and calls for unity as they spoke on the House floor."When tragedy strikes we are family," said Rep. Nanette Barragan of California, who plays on the Democratic basebal