Obama to eulogize West Virginia miners
WASHINGTON - The White House said Monday that President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy Sunday for the 29 miners killed in a West Virginia coal mine explosion. Obama and Vice President Joe Biden will attend a memorial service for the miners in Beckley, W. Va. The April 5 blast at the Upper Big Branch mine was the nation's worst coal mine disaster since 1970. Obama has ordered a sweeping review of mine safety records and called for stronger mining laws.- AP
Labor Day weekend travel forecast NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with Robert Sinclair Jr., senior manager of public affairs for AAA Northeast, about some of the best and worst times to travel during the holiday weekend.
Labor Day weekend travel forecast NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa spoke with Robert Sinclair Jr., senior manager of public affairs for AAA Northeast, about some of the best and worst times to travel during the holiday weekend.
