MLPS are just moving right along here up nearly 7 points on the mlp index. We have a growing list of 1 point plus gainers including the Nustars (NS,NSH) the Magellans (MMP,MGG) Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) Holly Partners (HEP) Teppco (TPP) Sunoco Logistics (SXL), Plains All American (PAA) Natural Resource (NRP) EV Partners (EVEP) Alliance Resource (ARLP) Teppco (TPP) and DCP Midstream (DPM).

Breitburn (BBEP) Inergy Holdings (NRGP) and Martin Midstream (MMLP) among the few losers today. No news drivers in here.

Breaking news on the idea that there is corruption in Chicago politics. Really? I didn't know. I lived in New Orleans and i always thought Louisiana politics was fascinating but this guy really is in a class all his own!