Skin two. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will open the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Mighty god, teach us to trust you more fully, to wait quietly for the unfolding of your providence, to pray fervently, and to worship more humbly. Reassure us with your wisdom, power, and love, that your providence will prevail. Lord, you are our shelter for every storm. Remind our lawmakers to remember how your purposes have prevailed in our nations history so they need not fear for the future. Provide them with a firm faith that will enable them to meet the daunting challenges of these times. Lord, lengthen their moments of prayer until their lives become a continual aspiration after you. We pray in your matchless name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivis
Today. Right now the storm is over pennsylvania. Torrential rain and in some places, blizzard conditions. Here is the big picture as best we know it. 67 in the caribbean. Close to 8 million customers in 15 states and the District Of Columbia have no electricity. Spent last night in red cross operated shelters. This may be the worst storm ever to hit new york city. One of the Biggest Challenges is where the massive subway system is shut down, tunnels and stations are filled with high water. No idea when the trains will be running again. This is a difficult situation. Take a look at laguardia airport. The runways are submerged and levels were so high they reached the jet lanes where people usually walk on to the planes. An entire neighborhood is destroyed by fire. At least 80 homes burned to the ground in the new york burro of queens. This is an awful image. People are going through hell right now. Tell us about it. You know, they really are. About 80 homes, the fire official telling us
Downed power liens started this fire. The big problem for the firefighters, a lack of water appreciate your. 50 homes have burned to the ground. Two dozen more are in the process of burning. We are following the story for you as the day continues. Well have more information on that. More to tell you about, including floods and Power Outages. New york city brought to its knees in a large way. Superstorm sandy was an epic weather event, many people are calling it. Millions of lives have been disrupted now. A transformer explosion happened at a con ed plant about 15 blocks from where im standing right now. What that has done is put basically this neighborhood in Lower Manhattan completely in the dark. They were concerned about this transformer so theyve shut it off as well. That has plunged tens of thousands, people here but more than 600,000 people across new york and into Westchester County are without power today. Backup generator failed at nyu langone Medical Center, probably about 35
Bergen county, new jersey, after a levee break there. Right now an enormous fire is burning in the queens section of new york. 50 homes have destroyed. A transformer explosion to tell you about. Ripped through the night as people described a powerful explosion, very loud. Look at those pictures. Update you on what happened at that con ed plant. 260 patients including babies from the nicu evacuated from a Major Hospital in new york city. Historic recordbreaking flooding consuming manhattan and parts of the northeast, as well. Homes are under water and more than 6 Million People are in the dark this morning. Transportation is at a standstill. Could be days before things get back to normal. Cnn is covering the aftermath of the storm, and Superstorm Sandys next path, like no other network can. It is tuesday, october 30th, and special coverage begins right here on starting point. Lots to get to this morning. Lets start with breaking news. Rescue efforts are now under way in three new jersey
Granddaughter of head pastor star scott through marriage. She claims she was sexually abused at age 4 and was part of a Loudoun County investigation launched more than a decade ago that resulted in no charges. My mother said that she saw him touch me inappropriately one time. Reporter she also alleges physical abuse, spanking with large wooden paddles. We were spanked until we were bruised in front of our classmates. Scott jr. , he was very physically and emotionally abusive to me my whole life. Reporter star scott, jr. , the same man she says recently posted this threatening message on facebook. I have dirt on everyone both sides, protesters included. You dont want to [ bleep ] me off. He later deleted it. The pastors son leaked a 2008 email to members accusing his father of molesting children, which is also part of the current investigation. He writes, they were just innocent children and you abused your power and authority. We obtained a 2008 Herndon Police department alleging Polic