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The execution team stuck Christopher Newton at least 10 times with needles Thursday to insert the shunts where the chemicals are injected.

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In a statement read by a lawyer after his death, Newton, 37, apologized to Brewer’s family and his own. But the only thing Newton said in the death chamber was: "Yes, boy, I could sure go for some beef stew and a chicken bone. That’s it."

CNN.com: Ohio lethal injection takes 2 hours, 10 tries

The Justice Department’s former White House liaison testified to Congress today about her role in the firings of US Attorneys last year. In an opening statement, Monica Goodling told the committee, "Nevertheless, I do acknowledge that I may have gone too far in asking political questions of applicants for career positions. And I may have taken inappropriate considerations into account on some occasions. And I regret those mistakes"

Goodling says she didn’t discuss firings with White House

The proposed agreement would allow illegal immigrants to come forward and obtain a “Z visa” and — after paying fees and a $5,000 fine — ultimately get on track for permanent residency, which could take between eight and 13 years. Heads of household would have to return to their home countries first.

Family connections alone would no longer be enough to qualify for a green card — except for spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens.

Deal struck on immigration bill

Bush, who picked Wolfowitz for the job, said "I admire Paul Wolfowitz. I admire his heart, and I particularly admired his focus on helping the poor."

The president added: "All I can tell you is I know that Paul Wolfowitz has an interest in what’s best for the bank."