People were on board at the time of the explosion. The coast guard says unlike the deepwater horizon blast in 2010. The black elk rig wasnt actively producing oil. So far there are no reports of oil leaking into the water. The fire has been put out. Former cia director David Petraeus faces lawmakers on capitol hill for the first time today since his stunning resignation. He testified about the deadly attack on a us consulate in benghazi, libya in september. He was the director of the spy agency at the time. Us ambassador Chris Stevens and three other americans were killed in the assault. Petraeus testifed the cia told the Obama Administration an alqaeda linked group was behind the attack. But, he claimed the white house changed this assessment. He added he knew an anti islamic video didnt spark the assault. Contradicting president obama and other white house officials. The ambassadors statement represented the best possible and for mission without jeopardize in classified information.
Endorse a set of proposals worked out by a Bipartisan Group of us senators. The plan would create a path to citizenship for 11million undocumented immigrants, but only after the borders are secured. Undocumented workers would be able to stay, after they register with the government. Pass a background check. Pay fines and back taxes and learn english. Illinois senator dick durbin says he supports the proposals because it would take families out of the shadows. Then the peace of mind to know that they can run their way to legal status. They can go to some pretty rigorous testing. A the end of the day they will have the peace of mind of knowing that theyre part of this country. The citys undocumented immigrants and supporters are keeping a close eye on the development. Are those immigrant community very interested in what happened today. Were going to talk to them afterwards and get their thoughts. Home to many immigrants. Many of those folks from mexico. The fractured immigration policy
About their brother jessie junior. Jonathon Jackson Jesse jackson jr. Brother the gravity has affected our family and we felt the impact of so many peoples prayers and were appreciative of everyone whos kept us in their prayers well keep them in ours as well the former Second District congressman is charged with using Campaign Funds for personal items including furs. A 46hundred dollar fedora once owned by Michael Jackson and a 5thousand dollar football signed by two us president s. He faces up to five years in prison and a 250thousand dollar fine. His wife, former chicago Alderman Sandi jackson, who resigned last month, also faces prison time and fines. Accused of understating the couples income on their tax returns for six years. The patriarch of the family, reverand jesse jackson, is in washington dc this weekend to be with his son, who the family says is still undergoing medical care. Jesse junior took leave from his congressional duties starting in june. While at first keeping tig
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