>> we just had a demonstration of democracy. >> he says supporters were surprised by such a vocal opposition. >> august need to be a time when many questions are answered in a clear, definitive way. >> democrats are fighting back with advertisements like this one, but critics say their concerns run deep. like the weather, the debate is only getting hotter. there has been out raid on both sides of accusations made. a few critics have performed lawmakers to nazi's. -- have compared lawmakers' to not cease. >> senator ben cardin is holding a town hall meetings on the issue.

his foreign drew a large crowd in towson last night. -- his forum drew a large crowd in towson last night. kate amara has more. >> although the two sides clearly clashed last night, we found them agreeing to a day of what happened here. baltimore county republican chair used his network of contacts to organize this vocal opposition at the town hall meeting. >> this was citizens who were upset with public policy and that rarely happens, especially not only in maryland but also nationwide, when citizens are upset with public policy. >> senator ben cardin got an earful from hundreds of angry constituents. >> i have done town hall meetings for a long time but i think this one is exceeded numbers we have seen it in the

past. >> both sides seem to agree that the meaning behind this may trumped the motivation. >> it was an opportunity to exchange views. i had a chance to respond to the questions. >> anytime you can involve public opinion and debate, it is a wonderful thing. i would like to see more of it. >> both sides also note the debate will rage all summer long. an organization is mobilizing and declaring that "is getting ugly." the senator's office tells us that no tickets will be

required for tomorrows meeting, you just have to show up and get in line. >> we would like to know where you stand on the health care reform issue. >> health care reform became a part of the budget cutting discussion in annapolis today. 11 news reporter david collins is live in annapolis. >> a lot of interesting ideas came up. one lawmaker suggested that the state could save millions of dollars a year if the state reimbursed counties for the number of students that actually i attend school. this and other ideas came up during a briefing. they came on their own time to put a human face on the budget cuts. the governor is looking to slash

another $750 million to make ends meet. >> maryland is standing clear and loud -- no more cuts on state employees. we are down to the bone. >> state workers have already entered furloughs. alternative work schedules are on the table but it may be trumped by more for loans. >> further cuts will be a cut to services. we are important because we print checks. if those services get cut, the process slows down. ca>> so far, they have only focused on using generic brand medication. positions could be eliminated or research is being shared with other agencies.

>> any further cuts would probably jeopardize the delegates and our senators. that is what we don't want. >> the o'malley administration officials will be cutting later this week at a convention at ocean city, maryland. then on august 25, final cuts will be made. >> new video released in the case of a five-year old girl gunned down. jayne miller has the details. >> the video comes from the city's crime cameras. most of the shooting happened within their purview. the lawyer is focusing on what the cameras did not capture. the video shows someone in a dark shirt, raising a gun, and

then firing. people on the corner of scatter. it happened on july 2. a five-year old was shot in the head. she happened to be on the street at the same time. police charged 17-year-old lemond davis. he is a young man with a lengthy juvenile record. he wore a monitoring anklet but left the gps tracking unit at home. lawyers argued the video works in their favor, because it does not clearly identified the shooter. police will not comment on the video but investigators gave no indication that they relied on the video, instead using information from witnesses.

the video shows the five-year old after she was shot, lying on the street from a distance. lamont davis was arraigned in court today, entering a plea of not guilty. >> police are investigating an assault involving a firefighter. barry simms has been following this case and joins us live with more details. >> it happened at a group home. the community and the county are taking their concerns to the state. heritage harbour is a community designed for adults 55 and older. >> many people moved in here for security and safety. >> this man was willing to tell us about problems they were having with younger residents who lived of the street. >> my bicycle disappeared, for instance. there were break-ins in cars.

people were worried. >> just last sunday, police arrested a 15-year old male. the teenager is accused of pulling a fire alarm. when asked why he did it, he replied, "i was bored." he grabbed a metal pipe and took off running. the teenager was cursing and spitting. the firefighters received minor injuries. the county executive is appalled. >> i don't want to see it happen again. >> firefighters have had 65 calls to the group home. there are reports of numerous assaults at that facility.

[inaudible] the maryland department of human resources licenses the group home. they are now investigating and looking to increase monitoring. >> we can't have a situation where first responders are insulted by people at this facility. -- are assaulted by people at this facility. >> the executive director had no comment on this incident. >> one of our colleagues is recovering in hospital after a health scare at a softball game. >> remembering eunice shriver,

that story is coming up. >> the preseason opener hear from joe flacco. >> strong thunderstorms north of baltimore . insta-weather plus is straight .

>> a medical scare for one of our colleagues tonight. he collapsed on sunday while rounding for home base during a softball game. >> i went down on the turf right by the visitors' bench >> and your heart stopped? >> my heart stopped and stopped breathing. >> his heart stopped for 15 seconds. fortunately, one of his teammates was a cardiologist. you can leave your debt well

wishes on their website. >> he is a very good guy. eunice shriver, the sister of president john f. kennedy died this morning at the age of 88. >> the fifth of nine children, her sole surviving brother released this statement today. he said eunice shriver is now with god in heaven. >> president barack obama said "above all, she will be remembered as the founder of the special olympics." she taught our nation and our world that no physical barrier can restrain the power of the human spirit. it is that spirit that is being

honored now. >> it was because of her sister rosemary that eunice shriver started having a camp at her home for people with disabilities. it eventually became the special olympics. >> her family was at her side when she passed away at 88-years old. >> i don't think there is a finer example of a person tech grew up with great wealth but focused that wealth and that intensity on really reaching out to the world's marginalized citizens, those folks who have been ignored and beaten down by our society. as a human being and a woman, she was a force of nature. >> there are pictures of eunice shriver throughout the building. for that athletes and their families, eunice shriver's

dedication to special olympics has made a big difference in her lines. >> because of her vision, i have gotten to do so much, being involved in special olympics and outside, getting to do the best i can in all that i was able to achieve. >> special olympics has grown to 3 million athletes. >> each time you run and jump, you will say to others everywhere, "come to our world where we are free, free to choose our sport." >> a truly remarkable woman. we have continuing coverage of eunice shriver on our website.

>> now, your 11 insta-weather plus forecast with tom tasselmyer. >> not quite as hot as yesterday but still quite muddy. -- quite muggy. storms are pushing through right now. that whole area to the north of baltimore city is getting hit hard with gusty storms moving in. it is pushing down toward that baltimore-harford county line there. the cool air rushing away from the storms has produced some gusty winds. expect some gusty winds and some heavy downpours as these storms moved through tonight. not just this evening, the chance for a thunderstorm will linger into the overnight.

other areas are enjoying a dry day today. the temperatures dropped at westminster as the storms will through. -- as the storms rolled through. rather high numbers there, 94 in frederick. 93 downtown. scattered thunderstorms on insta-weather plus futurecast. even at 3:00 in the morning. overnight tonight, the risk of a storm will linger. 67 to 72 degrees. this is the cold front that will try to knock the temperatures back further. this front triggers the thunderstorms. tomorrow, some stores are going to pop up especially on the eastern shore. in northwest breeze on the day tomorrow.

waves 1 foot or less. western maryland, thunderstorms again tomorrow. look for a thunderstorm with highs only in the 70's. temperatures continue to fall back to the normal around the chesapeake bay ocean city, a thunderstorm in the forecast tomorrow and will probably linger for the upcoming weekend. this tropical depression could soon become a tropical storm. as it moves over some favorable conditions, light winds and warm water, 40 miles per hour winds means it will become a tropical storm. 16 more per hour winds are possible if it strengthens. a couple of -- 60 miles per hour winds are possible if it strengthens. the chance for a thunderstorm will linger into the weekend.

>> 11 sports with gerry sandusky. >> the ravens are closing in on the start of the regular season. two days out of the start of preseason, a far more simpler approach. four players, the game day means they will come to break of two- a-day practices. joe flacco has traveled light years since his first preseason game last summer but even he has a clear set of objectives in the season opener. >> we will look at the film and see what we can do. it is going to be like another practice. we go out there and we play football and try to react to what we have been taught

throughout camp. we should definitely have a good film to look at afterwards. >> we will bring you the preseason opener. the kickoff is at 7:30. the orioles movement only explains part of the draft of their record. many pitchers struggled this year before going on the disabled list. the rookie explanation only goes so far. they need to get more reliable play from veterans. 9-1 loss from the athletics. after a rain delay, it looked

more like 15 people in the stands. they need leadership quickly because they still have 50 games yet to play. game time tonight is at 7:05. welcome to the history books. the shortstop hit the cycle last night -- a single, a double, a triple, and a homerun. also, a triple play. the other guy to pull off the feat -- john ballantine. not exactly a household name. stick around, tom tasselmyer will be back with two or seven-t r

>> hundreds of people showed up for a town hall meeting. you will hear what the senator had to say about the overwhelming response. a dramatic video of a gun and opening fire on a street. this video proves that his -- that the client is not guilty. aspirin could help extend the life of

>> it didn't feel too bad outside today. but i spend the vast majority of my day in air-conditioning. >> this is all due to a front that is slowly making its way through. it will likely stall in our area. the pattern won't change much but at least the temperatures are down from near 100 back into that 80's, which is more tolerable. >> thank you for joining us. >> have a great evening.

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