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Subscribe to RSSIt's hard to quantify progress in Afghanistan, but all too easy to measure the cost in lives. This is already on track to be the deadliest year for American troops, and now a desperate search is underway for two U.S. sailors who have gone missing and may have been captured. The Taliban are making some claims about their status, but the military isn't confirming them. Meantime, on a visit to Afghanistan today, Admiral Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, warned the U.S. will continue to suffer casualties and face tough resistance, but that "slow and steady" progress is being made, and that he still thinks the momentum of the insurgency can be reversed. NBC News Pentagon Correspondent Jim Miklaszewski will join me tonight to tell us more about the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the servicemen and this latest juncture in the 9-year-long war.
There is also news tonight about Tony Hayward, the embattled BP CEO who once famously uttered the words "I'd like my life back" as oil poured into the Gulf. Well, now it appears that story may have come full circle. We'll report that tonight, as well as what's going on back at the oil well site now that the storm threat has passed.
Many of us are crying "uncle" when it comes to this heat wave, so we'll look at the national forecast on tonight's broadcast, as well as how this weather has put a number of Americans in danger.
I hope you can join us for NBC Nightly News.
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Lester,
Tony Hayward should count his blessings that he is not boiling in oil. From the sound of Mark Potter's
report, BP is giving the people the run-around and who can blame them for being fed up. Three months,
and in August, hopefully there is an end in sight, but I'll believe it when I see it. Excuses, excuses, excuses!!!
My brother lives in Arizona. He is taking the immigration talk in stride and thinks that State will prevail.
I'll have to touch base with him next week and find out if he still feels the same way.
Have a nice evening
Phyllis
Good Evening Mr.Holt, A fine Sunday broadcast this evening as always. Hope you are staying cool in all the hot temperatures.
First of all the report by Mr.Miklaszewski about the two missing Navy Sailors in Afghanistan. As stated in the report military officials say they left the compound for another base on Friday and were due back in 2 hours only did not return. Reports state they were amushed by the taliban after a fierce firefight with one soldier reportedly killed and the other taken hostage. The US Troops trying desperately to find the missing soldiers by passing out leaflets and offering rewards for any information. The ramping up of more US Troops in the area does pose a bigger risk because the taliban continue with relentless resistence. Hopefully, the reports of one soldier being killed are false and both soldiers will be released safe and sound. God Bless All Our Brave Military.
The report by Mr.Allen showed much of hte East Coast is under extreme heat and just sizzling. The report of it feelong like 110 degrees here in the Atlanta area certainly was evident today. It was good news that a colder front brought some cooler temperatures to New York and bringing the temperatures to the 70's. That sounded really great. And the Mid Section of the country enduring much flooding is awful. One hopes everyone will feel relief soon.
On another note the report by Mr.Potter from the Gulf Coast showed that businesses are struggling to stay in business with little help from BP. With businsess down so much by huge percentages the claims are not being compensated fast enought and people state BP is dragging their feet.
This is a desperate situation for so many people and one hopes things will take a turn for the better very soon.
Thank You for the broadcast Mr.Holt. Peace to You and to All!
Lots of Love to Laurel,Jackie,Stephanie,Claudia,Celine,Anna,Lori,Cary and Matt!
Be Well Always!
Stay Extra, Extra Safe and Well Richard!
Take Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!
XOXO
Lisa
PS The two missing Navy sailors are in my prayers and are found soon.
Lester,
The Brits are so efficient at everything else, this massive oil spill should never have happened.
Phyllis
Lester: Unfortunately, more troops will be killed or captured! These are the events that occur in any war. Mike mullen said, this will be a long and dragged out war; however, there is no timetable for victory, if there is one at all. Our brave Armed Forces are strung out. Numerous tours of duty have been accomplshed by brave individuals. The governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan are probably in cohoots with the Taliban, so one doesn't know who to trust. This of itself is very dangerous! All the military can do, at this juncture, is to press on. As far as the missing sailors, I hope they are found alive and well!
Lester, My heart goes out to the soldiers and their families but I still believe former Pres. Bush did the right thing about Iraq and I admire him so much. On Monday Jeb Bush was in Louisville on the behalf of Rand Paul
which will tarnish the Bush legacy and I do not think I am being harsh.
Phyllis
Phyllis