Because they ran out of money but they had built all of the supporting substructure for the dome. When we got around to building the dome, beginning in 2001, we were able to just start at the roof line and go up. The base of the building is covered with pink and black granite that comes from oklahoma. White Indiana Limestone on the main part. The domes covered with a manmade stone and thats how they were able to match the building as well as they did. The floors of the capitol are alabama marble chosen for its durability. Youll see vermont marble in the base board baseboards, in steps. Through the efforts of the nate, we have 100 pieces of new artwork and hes quick to add at no cost to oklahoma. This particular piece is by wayne cooper. Its called the magic of petraeus and theyre taking water that has oil in it to make medicine for arthritis and other diseases. This is governor mary fallons office. Governor fallon is not only the first woman, she was also the First Lieutenant governor.
Hi, everyone. Good morning. Im angie goff. Im aaron gilchrist. Jeff sessions confirmation hearing is under way. He is vying to become the next attorney general. That hearing has already been interrupted more than one time due to protesters voicing their opposition to him. In his opening remarks, he addressed criticism over his civil rights record headon. I deeply understand the history of civil rights in our country, and the horrendous impact that relateness and systemic discrimination, and the denial of Voting Rights has had on our africanamerican brothers and sisters. I have witnessed it. We must continue to move forward and never back. Before things got under way, protesters dressed in kkk robes and hoods, heckled sessions as he arrived for the hearing. They were immediately escorted out. Be sure to have the nbc we will send updates throughout the day. This is the first of several confirmation hearings taking place this week. Democrats complained the jampacked schedule will prevent
No official word within the last hour was 35 acres burned. Likely more at this point. Flames are dropping fire retardant in home of dousing the flames. Dozens of homes have been ordered to evacuate. We spoke to a nearby resident. Who says he his friends live ine house on the hill. And are waiting at the end of the street. In their car. Watching their home. Just become engulfed in smoke. Progressives battling progressives. The debate over whether colorado should pass government run health insurance. In november. Heats up as democrats call it reckless. Support essay the leaders are selling out to the insurance companies. With their new position. Putting people normally on the same side. At odds with each other. The republicans that are against it. As you mention something you tphaoebg happened. Unique happened tonight. Democrats speaking out against it. Right in tphropbt of the faces of the supporters. In you thought this election has been crazy. You aint seen nothing yet. These people a
Its just one of many theyll face this year. We have to make sure were continuously staying alert. Its not just this fire. Its not just clayton fire last week, its fire after fire after fire. Its a month of this to continue. Here is a look at the blue cut fire, smoke is rising if the canyons there. Six firefighters this morning, west of cajon pass had to shelter in place. Two suffered minor injuries but theyre back on the front lines fighting the fire. Right now, 83,000 people are affected by the orders. You can get updates on abc7news. Com. Cal fire stopped progress of a brush fire in morgan hill this afternoon. Here is a picture we took. The fire was 100 acres and nearby golfers were asked to shelter in place. Sky 7 was over a brush fire that broke out before 4 00 p. M. In the Guadalupe Park area in san jose, burning west of highway 87. Crews were able to put it out quickly. There is no word yet on how it started or if anyone was hurt. And firefighters have gotten the upper hand on th
The intelligence . Trump said, not so much. And the 12yearold hunter. Her family defending these photos amid Death Threats tonight. Good evening on this very busy wednesday night. And we begin with the frightening moments unfolding on a ship with more than 500 passengers and crew, offpuerto rico. A fire breaking out. They were ordered to abandon ship. The u. S. Coast guard rushing to the scene of the fantasy. Black smoke there pouring out from the ship as it approached san juan. Passengers overcome. The captain, ordering that evacuation. Passengers in life vests jumping down slides. More than 100 injuries. And tonight, abcs gee jio beni in puerto rico with new reportreport ing now on what might have caused the fire. Reporter tonight, new details of the horror at sea. Fire erupted at sea. More than 500 passengers and crew, wearing life vests, ordered to abandon ship. Evacuating down those emergency slides into rescue rafts, surrounded by coast guard boats and choppers. A crew member say