our final witness is miss colby-alonzo. the largest union, this alonzo has 16 years of experience as a flight attendant. she was working on flight 787 when she responded to a woman's claim that she had a device implanted inside her. fortunately the claim turned out to be false. >> thank you for allowing me to speak. as i said, i am a member of the association of flight attendants. and it is the world's largest flight attendant union. we are required to be onboard commercial aircraft to fight fires, provide first aid, handle emergency situations and our responsibilities for ensuring the responsibility for passengers make us an integral part of security. as a 16 year flight attendant i take pride in my role as a professional and appreciate the opportunity to recount my experience from may 2012. on that day i was working following our initial in-flight service a female passenger called me over and handed me a note written in french. the note stated that she had been surgically implaimplanted h a see vice that was out of her co

charlie pierce will be calling in as alonzo bodden.orning. one thing i want to play if we have the chance is a tea party candidate who made a very unfortunate comparison. >> nine years our country has move more and more and more to a specialist-lead country. and i will not allow a number of maxists, or harvard law professors lead us without a fight. we need to know our history. know and understand what our founders truly wanted. we need to look at what these ideas of socialism, marksism and all of these other so-called revolutionary [ inaudible ] have brought to the rest of the world. they brought you communist russia germany, and all of these people who were giving you all of this type of government to oppress our freedom. [ laughter ] >> i tried to let it -- >> wasn't that great? i'm going to play that all day. that is tom smith. that was at the blare county tea party freedomfest 2012. >> freedomfest 2012! >> if you don't like our freedom, go to canada or belgium. >> yeah. >> my favorite is when they say the leftist or just like comm

alonzo says those are gaining on tests. it's a test that is insufficient for the future. >> there is no writing for the msas. and if you have a test that doesn't include writing, school will not teach writing. >> reporter: and in three years, baltimore city school students will take a different test that will focus not only on math and reading but also writing. we'll send it back to you. >> thank you, rochelle. in anne arundel county, 90% of students passed reading and math. in howard county, 95% passed. >>> after last week's punishing weather, take a look. take a look outside from sky eye chopper 13. skies are a little cloudy here and there. but at least the sun isn't baking us like it was. meteorologist bernadette woods has a look at what can could be a wet forecast for some. >> we have a couple of thunderstorms out there. and biggest is out over the bay bridge. let's get to it and show you that this thunderstorm made its way, bubbling up, just around queenstown. and it's drifting off to the west. and it's right over the

the decision was based on alonzo king jr., convicted of a 2003 rape based on evidence taken after his arrest for assault charges in 2009. john roberts said the order will remain in effect until king response to the state's arguments and he has until july 25 to do that. >> today, the governor pledged a new gambling bill by friday they could consider during a special session this summer. these comments came after a 90 minute meeting with house speaker and members of the baltimore city delegation at city hall. we have been following the developments. let's go live to the newsroom. >> the meeting is essential because there is not enough votes to pass a gambling bill. the delegation is a big voting bloc and opposed to a sixth casino. the governor has assured delegation members that a mechanism can be put in place to offset a loss of revenues. no horse trading for votes, just the facts. if a new casino opens in prince george's county, what can be done to prevent baltimore from losing gambling -- gambling revenues? >> you have provisions to make sure the city and county are held harmless in

in particular, i look forward to hearing from miss alonzo a flight attendant. as we know, they do not serve -- do not just serve beverages, they are often the first crew members to recognize safety problems. this just took place. crew members foiled those planning to break into the cockpit door. to further reiterate the threats, we must remember the sdi incidents that frame our discussions today. december 22nd, flight 63 american airlines from miami to paris intended to detonate an explosive device. des cember 25th, the bomber who intended to ignite his underwear. all of these incidents took place on flights inbound to the united states. i look forward to hearing her testimo testimony. it will offer the kind of insight that should be done when all other layers should be compromised. we should be efficient and effective. but i will be continuously committed to the sprur thtructu we put in place. let's look for solutions and answers. i yield back. >> i thank the gentle lady and the chair will recess the committee. we should be about 15 minutes. >> we turn now to

alonzo's had a great example from peach crab cakes to chocolate ice cream. >> it was pretty neat.retty neat to be part of something. again, that's just -- it's baltimore. >> in north baltimore, mike schuh, wjz eyewitness news. >> and more than 30 restaurants in the region participated in making new recipes, using old bay. >> we can just put it in your hand and eat it. but you shouldn't do that. but it is that good. all right. it is salt. >>> we couldn't ask for better weather outside tonight. our conditions are perfect, with sunny skies. but there are big changes on the way. bob turk has the five-day forecast. but first, meteorologist bernadette woods shows us what we can expect tomorrow. hi, bernadette. >> hello, kai. and i think sometimes, i like old bay better than the crabs. i don't know about you guys. but this is what we've got going on tomorrow. we begin the warmup. start the day in the 60s. but as we head into the afternoon, we are close to 100 degrees. humidity will start to build once again. and a heat advisory will be in effect. tomorrow evening, the slight chance for a

andres alonzo reveal the results for the 2012msa assessment assessment test. results not bad, but not good. >> the numbers matter. and they matter tremendously. >> reporter: baltimore city school's numbers remain fairly dormant to last year. math scores in grades 3 through 8 were up in 2011. where 61.2% scored in proficient or advanced. this year, an increase. >> summer school last year was all about path. because we knew math was the subject we needed to make the best progress. >> reporter: focusing slowly on math, seemed to hurt reading. which distributioned 69% to just under 68%. >> from the new entrants, what we're seeing seeinga is a far worse performance in terms of reading than we're seeing in math. >> reporter: across the state, nearly 90% of elementary students pass the reading and math tests. and more than 80% are meeting state standards. gilmore principal says his school was on the lowest performing cities last year. improvement and teaching strategies help to improve the scores. >> we had the largest growth in reading by 16 points. and in math by 2

. >> the change was sparked by it or request by the supreme court to take a look at the case of alonzo king jr. the court of appeals ruled that his rights had been violated. >> the supreme court in essence took the position that until we have a chance to take a look at this, we are going to put the brakes on the court of appeals decision. >> the order will remain in effect at least until king response to the state's petition to the supreme court. police can start collecting immediately, but the case still has a long way to go. >> they start collecting dna again tomorrow. the cases overturned, that is to say if the supreme court decides not to continue, it can be used. if they agree with the maryland court of appeals, it can be used. simple as that. they can collect it but they will still have to wait and see what the ultimate decision is before it will be of any value to them. >> several local law enforcement agencies praised the ruling today and the attorney general issued a statement saying we are encouraged by the decision to enter a stay. it may result in identifying perpetrators i

the case centers on the conviction of alonzo king jr. he was found guilty of a 2003 rape. roberts' order will remain in effect until king responds to the appeal. he has to do that by the 25th. >>> the storms are still coming. topper tells us when they might be over, the forecast coming right up. >> but first virginia commuters get ready to shell out some bucks. the airport authority has the profile for rate hikes from the dulles -- proposal for rate hikes from the dulles toll road. >>> now we've got a heads up for you if you're a commuter using the dulles toll road. the cost to drive that road could start soaring next year. the metropolitan airport authority released possible toll rate increases today. if approved, the cost of driving through the main toll plaza and exit ramp booth would cost 2.75 next year, 50 cents more than you pay now, but that's just a start. the plan also calls for an increase to 3.50 in 2014 and 4.50 by 2015. the nwaa will hold a series of public hearings before making a decision. the increases would be used to help fund metro's brand-new silver lin

spot says that's why his former champion crossed the finish line three seconds behind webber however alonzo still solves the driver's standings as the a straight and winner cut the gap to just thirteen points are red bull teammates and reigning champion sebastian vettel was third fastest on the dry silverstone track with another ferrari man believed in for whatever and alonso are the only two drivers to have won more than once in nine races so far in this unpredictable season never give up keep pushing and didn't really work out but i know the end which you know is your very close to him so we'll be capitalizing very special be true for the team just down the road a local team and. we got a bill for them. and also if i ran i'll get another victory here in the u.k. elsewhere there was a dramatic finish to the german grand prix as reigning most of g.p. champion cases stoner crashed out on the last lap leaving his home that see mates that he could draw also free to claim his first win of the season and third straight in germany yamaha's jorge lorenzo was the us grounds at second place and the

after overtaken pole sitter for nanda along with just four laps to go in the british grand prix so alonzo led the way for the majority of the race but ferrari's spaniard will have to make do with the runner up spot says it's weis former champion crossed the finish line three seconds behind webber however along those tilts offs the driver standings at this trade in what are the gap to just thirteen points webber's red bull team mate and reigning champion sebastian vettel was asked this on the fly silverstone track with another ferrari man to lead them in for webber and along so are the only two drivers that have won more than once in nine races so far in this predictable season. never give up keep pushing and didn't really work out for. the end which you know is your very close to him so we'll be a couple hours in a very special between for the team just down the road a local team and we're going. to get a bill for them. and also for red i'll get another victory here in the u.k. so elsewhere there was a dramatic finish to the german grand prix as rating moto g.p. champion casey stoner cras

while third rory flying the formula one leader for non-zero alonzo seals his first goal of the season to stake a claim for a second straight victory after a success in the netherlands last month. and stunning stoner for a multitude bee champion casey stoner secured a second goal in a row after prevailing in qualifying for the german grand prix. but said let's start with tennis where serena williams has claimed her fifth when the crown after edging against her advance in three sets the american breeze through the first set six one but the match was halted after that due to rain delay played in the post favor as she took the second seven five williams came back strong in the decider so it at sixty two and the title the thirty year old smashing it's also all seventeen aces in the process it was serious forcing grand slam title however advance guy who felt under the weather ahead of the final is the first ever poll to reach a grand slam decider and the twenty three year old will rise to a career high second in the new w t a rankings to be released on monday. and over in the men's game pro

alonzo marvin in washington d.c. and here's what's coming up tonight on the big picture we already know mitt romney's run for the presidency has received financial help from chinese gangs now it turns out he may even have connections to el salvadorian death squads in iran the stay in the presidential race with new bombshells dropping every day also republicans have a tough choice to make raise taxes on the all important millionaires and billionaires or cut spending the massive military or republicans able to break their promise to multimillionaire lobbyist grover norquist in order to protect their defense industry donors and all across america record high temperatures and a lack of rain are causing a nightmare for our nation's farmers and our agriculture industry just how badly has the largest drought in decades hurting our food supply and is this a glimpse of things to come in the age of global warming. you need to know this when you mention these small handful of wealthy families and pretty much own to el salvador

it was sparked by a request to take a look at the case of holon soaking -- alonzo king. they rolled his rights had been violated. >> the supreme court took the position that until we have a chance to take a look at this, we're going to put the brakes on the court of appeal's decision. >> the order allowing dna collection to resume will stay in effect until king response to a petition to the supreme court. more on that part of the story coming up at 5:30. >> an update now, authorities say a half-dozen marijuana plants were found. the sheriff's office say they were turned over to the task force. there was evidence of a pot growing operation. police have made no arrests. the fire, which burned nearly 50 acres, maybe related to the operation. >> martin o'malley will have new gambling rigid rigid legislation by tomorrow. this is after a 90 minute meeting on wednesday which opposes plans to add a sixth casino but the support of that delegation is needed to pass a gaming bill. the governor wants to offset potential losses because of increased competition. >> we believe we can t

court ruling, that barred criminal suspects without a warrant and the state's issued request with alonzo king jr. after the assault charges in 2009. now the sample match dna collected in the 2003 attack. robert said his order will take a month. >>> under fire. baltimore launched allegations of mismanagement. wjz is live. adam may reports on the growing tension on campus. adam? >> reporter: the budget problems will cost some people their jobs unless you happen to be a high ranking member of the administration. workers at the coppin state university are upset. >> reporter: they blamed a 5 1/2 million dollar short fall. we were told he was unavailable at and a conference. instead, they released a statement. they said they must do what businesses and families and businesses and government places are doing. the recommended outs, while difficult, are necessary to move forward. >> he takes out student advisors and leads them off. >> reporter: ten positions making $1.6 million. >> priorities. are they going to have the people on the ground in order to give the students the services and the quali

richard lazaro alonzo and steven weatherby know whaits like to need a place to call home. >> my parents weren't able to be there for me when i was younger. and while growing up in foster care i experienced good times and bad times. i was in 12 different homes. >> the quality of care can have a life long impact. steven sits on the spear net board of director autos i'd like to think the good foster families goring to affect me and in turn, everyone who i meet for my life. so it's very appreciated. >> they cared for numerous foster children, ranging from days at a time to months. and the commitment to five of the children is now forever. >> they fill our lives. i'm in the saying there is something missing it's more we didn't know what life could be. and now... we see what live can bring. >> turns out being a foster parent doesn't just change a child's life. >> and we'd like to send a thank you to some new facebook friends taking part in the dream campaign including diane m, terry b and david a from san jose. thanks for helping make a difference. >> thank you. and we invite you to be a part

the decision was based on the case of alonzo king jr., a rape case with evidence from an assault charge taken one year after that. the supreme court chief justice said the order will remain in effect until he has a chance to respond to it. he has until july 25 to do that. >> the department of public works continues to work on a busted water main today. this is not the first time a major water pottery has burst on that very same street. -- water artery has burst on that very same street. >> despite the threat of thunderstorms and heavy rains, crews are out here right now working into the evening hours to get the water main repaired. there are three different polls like this one that crews are working on right now. we did some research and found out this is deja vu all over again. you have to go back to 1980 to see it. for some, the water main break had a familiar feel to it, as if we had seen this movie before. sure enough, we had. this was the scene on january 11, 1980. jim a mustard brought viewers these images which were vaguely familiar to what we saw monday. a 40-inch main burst, cr

richard, alonzo and stephen know firsthand what it is like to need a place to call home. >> my parentsren't able to be there for me with when i was younger. in the foster system i experienced good times and bad times. i was in 12 homes. >> reporter: the quality of foster care can have a lifelong impact. stephen sits on the board of directors. >> i would like to think that the good foster homes i had are gonna affect me and in turn everyone who i meet. it is very appreciative. >> reporter: they've cared for numerous foster children over the years from days at a time to months. the commitment to five of those children is now forever. >> they steeled our lives. i'm not saying there was something missing, it is more we didn't know what life could bring. now we see what life can pwreufpl >> reporter: it turns out being a foster parent doesn't just change a child's life. >>> we want to thank some of the people who are helping raise thousands of dollars for bay area foster kids by liking us on facebook. some of our new friends include: zelia p from san jose, sherry w from vallejo. thank you a

richard alonzo and steven whetherby no firsthand what it is like to need a police to call -- a placecall home. >> my parents weren't there for me while i was younger and while growing newspaper the foster care system i experienced good times and bad times. i was in twelve different homes. >> the quality of foster care can often have a life-long implant. steven sits on their board of directors. >> i would like to think that the good foster homes i have are going to affect me and in turn everyone who i meet for the rest of my life. so it's very appreciated. >> the wilds have cared for numerous foster children over the years, ranging from days at a time to months. the commitment to five of those children is now forever. >> they have filled our lives. i'm not saying there was something missing, it's more we didn't really know what life could bring and now we see what life can bring. >> it turns out being a foster parent doesn't just change a child's life. in san jose, karina rusk, abc7 news. >>> we have some thank yous to pass on this morning. these are autofew of the thousands helping u

richard alonzo and steven whetherby no firsthand what it is like to need a police to call home. >> myarents weren't there for me while i was younger and while growing newspaper the foster care system i experienced good times and bad times. i was in twelve different homes. >> the quality of care can often have a life-long implant. steven sits on their board of directors. >> i would like to think that the good foster homes i have are going to affect me and in turn everyone who i meet for the rest of my life. so it's very appreciated. >> the wilds have cared for numerous foster children over the years, ranging from days at a time to months. the commitment to five of those children is now forever. >> they have filled our lives. i'm not saying there was something missing, it's more we didn't really know what life could bring and now we see what life can bring. >> it turns out being a foster parent doesn't just change a child's life. in san jose, karina rusk, abc7 news. >> and we want to thank some of the people who are helping raise thousands of dollars for bay area foster kids by liking u

this case centers on the conviction of alonzo king, jr. he was found guilty of a 2003 rape after his d.n.a. was collected following his arrest for assault in 2009. roberts' order will remain in effect till king responds to the state's appeal. he must do that by july 25. >>> the daily cost to drive on the dulles toll road is going up next year. yesterday the metropolitan airports authority released some possible tolerate increases and if it's approved, the cost of driving through the main toll plaza and exit ramp booth would cost you $2k.75 a trip just year, 50 cents more than you pay next year. the increase will just be the start if that one goes through. then the plan calls for another increase to $3.50 in 2014. $4.50 by 2015. a series of public hearings will be held before any final decision is made. the increases would be used to help fund metro's new silver line project. >>> it is 5:05. i am watching your money. another round of better than expected profits could help wall street keep the rally going. american express, e-bay and i.b.m.

miss alonzo was on the flight in may. i look forward to hear her testimony on this incident. her testimony will provide operational insight we need to examine what should be done when all other layers of security has been compromised. yes we need to expand tsa to other modes of transportation. yes, we need to efficient, effective and how we use the personnel at tsa but i will be continuously committed to the structure that we put in place. let's look for solutions and answers as we work to improve the security of this nation. i yield back. >> i thank the gentlelady and the chair now will recess the committee for, to subject to call. chair. we should be about 15 minutes. >> let me know when you're ready. so the house is voting on the a motion to adjourn. voting on a debate to repeal the health care law. that while we're awaiting for house members arrive at the hearing and continue we'll look at senate reaction this morning to president obama's plan to continue the middle class tax cut but the national cut for high earners. we'll begin with republican leader, mitch mcconnell. >