Part II is here
Part III is here
aaaand...the hearing's over.
Look what blksista found:
Generals Abizaid, Brown and Myers are going to be testifying before Rep. Henry Waxman's House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about the circumstances--as they understand them--regarding the murder by 'friendly fire' of Corporal Pat Tillman.
They've had to issue a subpoena for fall guy Lt. Gen. Philip Kensinger to appear, but it's unconfirmed as to whether he will show up.
And Rummy will be there, too! Catch the action on C-Span3here
Waxman's Oversight and Government Reform Committee launched the probe earlier this year, sifting through evidence gathered by Tillman's family and Army investigators that found that senior Army officers destroyed key evidence, including burning Tillman's uniform and armor-plated vest; warned Tillman's fellow soldiers not to discuss the incident; and later devised a public relations strategy for how to handle the football star's tragic death.
Several Army officers are expected to be disciplined for their handling of the shooting as part of a new Army inquiry. But Tillman's family and House lawmakers believe that top Pentagon commanders -- including Abizaid and possibly Rumsfeld -- were also aware of or approved the cover-up.
check out what lysias found - shrubya's speech about Tillman:
As we honor veterans who are leaving us, we also honor qualities that remain. The generation of WWII can be certain of this: When they are gone, we will still have their kind wearing the uniform of the United States of America. (Applause.)
The loss of Army Corporal Pat Tillman last week in Afghanistan brought home the sorrow that comes with every loss, and reminds us of the character of the men and women who serve on our behalf. Friends say that this young man saw the images of September the 11th, and seeing that evil, he felt called to defend America. He set aside a career in athletics and many things the world counts important: wealth and security and the acclaim of the crowds. He chose, instead, the rigors of Ranger training and the fellowship of soldiers and the hard duty in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Corporate Tillman asked for no special attention. He was modest because he knew there were many like him, making their own sacrifices. They fill the ranks of the Armed Forces. Every day, somewhere, they do brave and good things without notice. Their courage is usually seen only by their comrades, by those who long to be free, and by the enemy. They're willing to give up their lives, and when one is lost, a whole world of hopes and possibilities is lost with them.
And now, the rules:
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Please reply to the first comment only with transcriptions.
New diaries usually pop up when the comments get to around 250ish.
So, we're still ironing out some kinks with this new liveblog system stuff. Marcus Tullius was clever enough to set up an email account for us to use: liveblogdkos@gmail.com
Suggestions (even nerds like us can't keep up with everything C-SPAN does), flames, tips, diary volunteers, etc. - that email addy is the cat-herding clearinghouse.
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So, speaking of diary volunteers...hey - where's everybody going?!?? If you would like to post one for the continued enjoyment of Rummy's maunderings, please to post a comment in the diary. I'll leave a comment for to collect volunteers.
If you choose to do a diary:
a) thank you!
b) there is no required format, just please do provide the C-SPAN link and broadcast time. some people, for continuity's sake, like to just copy the previous diary, but don't feel like you have to - if you want to have fun with it, knock yourself out. I do.
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c) but, please, purty please do help us standardize things somewhat by including the list of admonitions* and preserving the transcription section format.
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Please do not rec this diary - the main Liveblog is the only one to rec.
No pictures - not a one and yes; this includes you.
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New diaries usually pop up when the comments get to around 250.
On to the sandbox! Your hosts so far:
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