A U. S. Airways Airbus made a safe crash landing after taking off from New York's La Guardia Airport for Charlotte, N. C. The plane was reportedly hit by a flock of geese, and two engines blew out. Captain Chelsey B. "Sully" Sullenberger, had a few seconds to decide what to do. The Hudson River was in the middle with residential areas on both sides. According to one survivor, the plane made a slow left bank, and the Captain slowed the plane down as safely as he could, and landed in the water. One passenger said that the water started to immediately rush in through the back of the plane and the seams at the windows. Flight #1549 had 155 passengers and 6 crew members, one infant was among the passengers on board. They all survived, one lady reportedly broke both her legs, other had scrapes and cuts, two were taken to the hospital. The pilot, who saved everyone's life has been flying for 40 years, reportedly since he was in high school. Unbelievable amazing landing of the plane, by the pilot.
An anchorman at WNCN TV, in North Carolina, was reporting on the incident, when his sister called to tell him that his father was on the U. S. Airways plane. His father was safe and sound.
Democrat Roland Burris was sworn in today by Vice-President Cheney as the junior Senator from Illinois, he also visited
his new office. At last, at last.
Governor Blagojevich swore in the members of the governing body for the state of Illinois, who will be voting whether to remove him from office by impeachment. What would have happened if he refused to swear them in? I guess we'll never know.
Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Joseph Biden said their farewells to the Senate today. Senator Clinton received a positive vote for her confirmation hearing to be the next U. S. Secretary of State. The full Senate will vote next, where it is presumed she will receive a majority vote.
President-elect Obama had dinner at the home of Republican columnist George Will, along with other Conservative journalists, Bill Crystal, David Brooks, Peggy Noonan, and a few others were at the dinner. Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer? Mr. Obama also met with progressive journalists as well, no food was served according to E. J. Dionne, who attended the get together.
The evening before the inauguration ceremony, the President-elect will host a dinner in honor of Senator John McCain, General Colin Powell, and Vice-President elect Joe Biden.
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