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As we sit down for our afternoon meeting, there are still a number of question about the death of Pat Tillman that have not been answered. This weekend we learned that the Pentagon is recommending that the Army open a criminal investigation into Tillman's death in Afghanistan almost 2 years ago. This would be the 4th investigation into his death. The NFL football star made headlines when he joined the military, became an Army Ranger and fought the Taliban in Afghanistan. Other investigations have found the Tillman was killed by "friendly fire". But there are many questions. What is the scope of the investigation and who are the targets? NBC's Rosiland Jordan is following the story.
Also, there are new concerns about Iran's nuclear program. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton said today if Iran continues it's nuclear activities, there will be "tangible and painful consequences." NBC's Lisa Daniels will have the latest tonight.
On the business front, another mega-merger is in the works tonight. This time AT&T announced that it plans to merge with BellSouth. If the deal is approved, it would create the largest telecommunications company in the country. CNBC's David Faber will be with us tonight to explain the details.
We'll have it all coming up tonight. We hope to see you then.
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Until we know more information, I think we should all reserve commenting on this unfortunate death of a true patriot! Yes he was brave, yes friendly fire does happen. As an Army Ranger unit, training for it does occur from what I understand.
Richard Lin, White Plains, NY (Sent Mar 7, 2006 1:08:35 PM)
Another investigation? What a pity. The powers that be continue to ask the American people to trust them. How many investigations must be repeated? They must be seeking an answer that will satisfy their ego rather than be truthful to the American public.
Dolores Kelly (Sent Mar 6, 2006 7:58:03 PM)
Why all the concern from the pentagon now? This Administration and the pentagon couldn't move fast enough to politicize the death of Mr. Tillman.While my heart goes out to the Tillman family, being killed by friendly fire doesn't earn one a silver star.This President shamefully took advantage of his brave service to this Country to use it for a "bullhorn" moment.They lied about the facts of his death from day one.They knew he was killed by friendly fire and instead of being honest about the facts, they misled the public and his family by portraying his death as him rushing the enemy in a brave charge then rushing to give him a medal so they could use his death as a political sound bite.Talk about a national disgrace!!! To use a brave soldier's service and death for political gain goes way beyond offensive and every American should be outraged!!And now what? They're going to look to blame another soldier for his unfortunate death?Friendly fire incidents unfortunatly happen in the heat of battle.Perhaps if we had the proper number of troops with the proper equiptment maybe these tragic events could be reduced!The best thing the pentagon could do now is to drop it instead of looking for scapegoats.Our brave men and women serving already have their hands full dealing with this mess this Administration got us in!So much for "mission acomplished"!!!!!
Don Iodice
Woodbridge,NJ
donald iodice, woodbridge,nj (Sent Mar 6, 2006 8:33:59 AM)
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