is really a maxxinista! t.j.maxx. check us out on facebook for a chance to win a 500 dollar shopping spree! >>> 6:56, let's go to tori. >> good morning. in minutes live in san bruno to learn more about the possible cause of the san prune 0 natural gas pipeline explosion. and the reason for a set deadline to clear the debris from the site. >>> state leaders may be close to reaching a budget agreement put the transportation commission has decided to put the braixes on a number of important projects. >>> comedian stephen could beryl is known for playing a foy conservative. find out why he will be testifying for real before congress today. >>> as early as today there could be an important legal decision concerning the military's don't ask-don't tell policy. that decision will come from someone here in california. now back to you. >> tori, thank you. >>> some folks out looking for a job are getting some help to prepare for job interviews from bart. bart collected gentle used professional clothing from bart commuters yester

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