Senator David Vitter Breaks His Silence

United State Senator David Vitter spoke publicly for the first time about his admitted ties to a Washington, D.C. prostitution ring during a 5:00pm news conference in Metairie. Senator Vitter and his wife both spoke to the media, saying they felt it was important to spend time last week with their kids. Vitter reiterated he is "completely responsible" for his part in what happened, but stated the stories about his connection to a madam in New Orleans are not true. He has been in seclusion since last Monday night, when he acknowledged his dealings with the escort service. He says he's returning to Washington, D.C. tomorrow for votes in the Senate. Please tell us what you thought of the speech in the comment section below.

Former First Lady 'Lady Bird' Johnson Dies

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Former first lady Lady Bird Johnson has died. A family spokeswoman says the widow of President Lyndon Johnson, who championed conservation and worked tenaciously for her husband's political career, died at her Austin, Texas, home of natural causes. She was 94. In March, Lady Bird Johnson listened from Texas by way of a conference call when President Bush signed legislation naming the Education Department headquarters building in Washington after her late husband. Mrs. Johnson died surrounded by friends and family. Former President Johnson died in 1973.