(Washington - 4/11/09) After intense negotiations with 4 pirates in a dingy, the U.S. Government obtained their permission to fly in grief counselors to the U.S.S. Bainbridge in an attempt to help the crew through this perilous time. Said a spokesperson, "We realize this is a stressful time for all involved and have been actively talking with Somali warlords who have been in contact with the fishermen currently holding the Master of the Maersk Alabama. After 48 hours of non-stop talks we are exhausted but have obtained the fishermans approval for us to take decisive action and get these grief...