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Here in the Nightly newsroom tonight, all of our thoughts are with Brian and his family (link). Here's what we have coming up on the broadcast.
We begin with Brian's exclusive interview with former FEMA director Michael Brown who was fired after Hurricane Katrina. Brown shares some of the e-mails he wrote during the crisis and voices his frustration at the administration, claiming he was hung out to dry.
David Gregory has the latest on the port controversy. The deal to give control over operations of some of the America's busiest ports to a company owned by the United Arab Emirates has been delayed. He'll explain what that means and what happens now.
Also one of the most popular novels of all time is at the middle of a lawsuit, and that could delay the launch of "The Da Vinci Code" movie.
Finally... an insider's look at Mardi Gras. The lingo, the customs and costumes... from Hoda Kotb.
I'll see you tonight.
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Dear Brian and Brian's fact checker.
I do not think Israel has any 155's that shoot 40 plus miles. Somebody made a mistake on converting Km to miles - max range for even a rocket assisted projectile is 30 km - that would only be about 19 miles.
Tom Fritz, Vienna VA (Sent Jul 20, 2006 8:08:18 PM)
Dear Brian,
I was saddened to hear of the death of your sister, Mary Jane Esser. While I did not have the pleasure of knowing her I can tell that from your comments and actions that she was a much loved person.
Breast cancer is something that has affected so many women including my wife and my mother. My wife has survived for 8 years now after having a mastectomy shortly after being diagnosed. Thank God! My mother survived for 9 yaers until she and my father were traveling to her annual cancer checkup when they were killed in an auto accident. This terrible disease steals from many families. I am continuuing to do all that I can to help fight this battle.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Dan Lee
Eastman, Georgia
Dan Lee, Eastman, Georgia (Sent Mar 21, 2006 10:28:18 AM)
Brian. want you to know I lost 2 sisters to cancer. I feel your pain. Know she is in a better place and she will be your angel, God will give you and your family strength to go on. Reespectfully, rose marie
RoseMarie lewis (Sent Mar 2, 2006 8:06:39 PM)
Dear Brian, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. My grandmother passed March of 2005, from a second bout with it. My husband is also suffering from esophageal cancer, The pain and helplessness of this disease is hard to imagine, much less have first hand knowledge of, My family's thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. May GOD BLESS YOU! and please know that you are not alone.
kathi smith (Sent Mar 2, 2006 7:19:18 PM)
May God be with you and your family in your time of need...Amen.
Missy Knight.....Fairmont, West Virginia (Sent Mar 1, 2006 4:11:39 PM)
Brian,
I watch the broadcast almost daily and enjoy your professionalism. Please accept my deepest sympathies upon the death of your sister. My prayers are with you and your family.
Rev. Dan Swan, Marion, Indiana (Sent Feb 28, 2006 3:30:25 PM)
Brian,
Sorry to hear of the loss of sister cancer. May God Bless you and your family during your this difficult time
Gary Seymour, Ballston Spa, NY (Sent Feb 28, 2006 3:20:35 PM)
Brian - My prayers are with you and your family. Please stay strong and keep the faith during this difficult time.
Angela Surratt, Beltsville, MD (Sent Feb 28, 2006 12:27:23 PM)
Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I pray that cure for breast cancer is found soon.
Blessings
Lisa
Pismo Beach
Lisa Delk Pismo Beach CA (Sent Feb 27, 2006 9:21:15 PM)
Brian
So sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Prayers are with you
sandy
Spicewood TX
Sandy Weaver, Spicewood, TX (Sent Feb 27, 2006 8:35:33 PM)
I am so sorry to hear about your sister. My prayers are wit you and your family.
Pat
Ft. Worth
Pat Mims Fort Worth, Texas (Sent Feb 27, 2006 7:01:54 PM)
Brian, I just heard on the broadcast about your loss. We all wish you and your family the very best during this difficult time. Take your time coming back - we'll be waiting for you.
Pat, Columbus, OH (Sent Feb 27, 2006 6:58:27 PM)
Godspeed, Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. And I'm sure the people of New Orleans appreciate your wanting to be at their side during Mardi Gras. Go be with your family and know many of us around the country are thinking of you.
Robin
Chicago
Robin (Sent Feb 27, 2006 5:44:45 PM)
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