mayor stephanie rawlings-blake is proposing eliminating the service to save the city cash. unless there's a rescue it will be driving down memory lane june 30. >>> the pension plans of the police and fire departments could be impacted. the city has had trouble paying into the plans and the values reportedly slipped to 40% to 50% of their future liabilities. the city and unions acknowledge the current system as broken but haven't agreed on how to fix it with the july 1st deadline quickly approaching. a spokeswoman for mayor stephanie rawlings-blake tells abc2 news -- "under the current pension plan members can retire as early as age 40 with full benefits"mayor rawlings-blake supports comprehensive pension reform because she believes police officers and firefighters deserve good retirement with you it must be -- but it must be what the city can afford. >>> baltimore-based cordish company is suing the anne arundel county elections board claiming it overlooked fraud in the petition drive to put the slots issue before voters. a citizens group that operates laurel and pimlico are

so despite what ryan or dougherty and mayor rawlings-blake was saying it was the police unions that said we need full reform on the pension plan but it doesn't mean going back on the contract obligation. it's amazing, crime down to numbers we have not seen in years and the firefighters are working hard with four, five company closings a day. we're doing our job. we just want the mayor and city council to do their job which is to keep the public safe. oo you're not keeping them -- you're not keeping them safe when keeping the police and firefighters concerned about what they are going to retire with. >> what do you want people to know? ? i think the most important thing is, we are dedicated to the citizens and we understand that the city is having financial problems. but, we also want people to know that we have been attempting -- it's almost like we've been trying to force the city to sit down with us and talk about this. it's been, like pulling teeth. as bob said, we put a proposal in 14 months ago. that didn't go anywhere. now we're being called into a meeting saying it's our way or no

blake adams lost his father on easter sunday 2004. sunday of the masters. the sunday that mickelson won for the first time. he wears all black as a tribute to mike adams who got blake started in golf. right in the hole. victory. what was the line you and ian came up with? >> good day mate. jim: we had a couple of weeks ago 20-year-old rory mcllroy, two days shy of 21. couple weeks down the road you have a 22-year-old winning. it is all part of the story that is happening this year on tour. the game is going young. and adams able to negotiate that. to share second with brian gay and overton. jason day the victor with a final hole bogey. congratulations to him. we will see you next week at the crowne plaza at colonial. çñovfo captioning sponsored by cbs this is the "cbs evening news" with russ mitchell. >> mitchell: and good evening. tension is high and frustrations continue to mount along the gulf coast as the race to stop the b.p. oil spill hits another snag. here's the latest: the amount of oil being siphoned from the spill has dropped by more than one-th

a spokesman for stephanie rawlings-blake tolls us under the current pension plan members can retire as early as 40 with full benefits. rawlings-blake supports comprehensive pension roreform because she believes firefighters and police officers deserve good retirement but must be one the city can afford. >>> the battle for slots at arundel mills mall is heating up. the trial began today over the proposed slots casino. the cordish company is suing the anne arundel county elections board claiming that it overlooked fraud in the petition drive to put that issue before voters. a citizens group and the maryland jockey club which operates laurel and pimlico are fighting the proposal. the jockey club says the casino will put laurel park out of business. >>> confuse seems to be spreading -- confusion seems to be spreading tonight as the gusher in the gulf continues. we still don't have a handle on how much oil there is or how to stop it. bp says it's doing everything possible. the administration seems unable to figure out what to do with bp oil. john hendren has more. >> reporter: the obama adm

blake adams with a golden opportunity. his approach into the water at 18. himself.rhers he wins. 10 under par. stay with us for another check of the forecast >> an odd day today. >> tomorrow is not quite as odd. clouds, showers, fog, low-70's. more sunshine on tuesday. maybe a few showers on wednesday and friday. most of next week looks good. next week and it looks great, up around 80 and mostly sunny -- great, ofn look around 80 and mostly sunny skies. >> "nightly news" is next. we'll see you back here tonight at 11:00. at 11:00.

. >>> baltimore mayor stephanie rawlings-blake comments of the city council's decision to turn their backs on our proposed bottled beverage tax. she says she is anxious to hear their ideas hit. some of the ideas include new fees on billboard ads, increased parking meter rates. the mayor says she is open to any suggestions. >> i know that from the press conference, they have some ideas as well. i look forward to actually seeing them. we have to take what their proposals are at work with finance to flesh them out. >> she is reviewing the proposals to see if they will cover the revenue that she says the bottle tax would have generated. >>> 6000 people will be out of work in frederick by the end of the year as a credit-card company shuts down one of its call centers. jpmorgan chase has shut down the center, citing the need to increase efficiency. the facility will be phased out beginning this summer. >>> the fight over the proposed slots at arundel mills mall is heading to court. -- the company is suing the elections board, saying that it overlook fraud in the petition drive. the trial i

. >>> because of continuing budget issues, blake has also taken away funding for tv25. >>> -- is coming underfire again. prosecutors are asking that the bribery charges be reinstated. a judge threw them out last year year. holten is accused of. >>> the officers are accused of kidnapping fro teenagers and dropping one of them at howard county park without shoes or cell phones. all 3 are suspended without pay. >>> did he act alone? that is what federal investigators are still trying to figure out. as the man accused of trying to blow up a car. >> reporter: this picture of a smiling -- shows the terror suspect with friends and family. officials are releasing new information about his alleged plot to detonate a car bomb. cbs has learned the suspect's reaction. the door had closed with federal authorities ordered it open and walked to his seat. sources say he was matter of fact when they approached saying, what took you so long. >> they said, you have to come with us, sir and he was escorted off the plane with three officials. >> reporter: say he has not stopped talking. >> he's continued to

. >> mayor stephanie rawlings- blake announcing the unanimous decision by the city board of estimates to bring indycar racing to baltimore. the baltimore grand prix will be an indycar style race that will look around the inner harbor and west baltimore over by camden yards. over five years, the race is expected to bring in $11 million in tax revenue, $250 million in spending, and create more than 2000 jobs. hotels and restaurants will be packed. >> with an estimated 150,000 car racing spectators over the course of three days, it is safe to say that at some point during the race, that will probably be hungry. >> is estimated road construction will cost $7.75 million. the city will have six years to pay back state grants. >> what we have here is one of thewok best racetracks' i haver seen in my life. >> the professionalc> the first turn will be in front of the inner harbor. it will look so sexy on tv, and then we come back up the other side and we have the guards, which is history. this is an a-plus racetrack. >> the wh

it started with mayor dixon, but now it's obviously stephanie rawlings blake who's been very supportive. it's wednesday june 16th at 6:00 p.m. at polly. we want to make sure that this is accessible. the recommendations so far are on the mayor's web site, so people can look at that and come and ask questions and share their views. it is a good opportunity to talk about this openly and know what the task force is recommending and what the public would like. >> i think a lot of people have questions rate now based on all of the cases of animal abuse we've seen. so what a good opportunity to hear what's going on and voice their own concerns. >> it is. >> all right. so june 16th. meantime, don't forget this cutie pie. take one last shot. of course the baltimore 500 is coming to an end soon so help them meet their goal of 500 cats. jamie, i know you might want this cat. she loves you. >> where, where? oh, there. okay. >> so don't forget the maryland spca. the number's right there. jot it down. we'll be right back. q ma aoulcer it's time to raise the bar and replace your old mayo with the full

city councilman jim crabbe wants to expand on mayor rawlings- blake's proposal to add to that current own tax by including cable tv. >> if you add a cell phone, and you have your cellphone bill, you could add that $3.50 a month it could be $4. the cable bill will show four dollars tax to the city. >> the current registration fee is $30 per vacant buildings. that would go up for $100 for residential properties and $250 for commercial. those who failed to register would face up to $500 in fines. >> a lot of vacant properties belong to people who were not in the city anymore. >> the bottle tax on everything except milk, juice and 2 liter containers is still on the table. the tax would generate $11 million, but critics contend the amount has never been verified. >> the bottle tax seems to be something that should be done at a minimum level regionally, if not considered statewide. then it does no pick jurisdiction against jurisdiction for sales. >> the vacant property fee could raise $1 million each year. councilman craft believes the cable tv the would generate $10 million. they also plan

. >> of the war mayor stephanie wlings-blake calling the baltimore grand prix of game changer for thety. what was back room chatter a year ago has become reality, thanks to councilman bill cole whoim'u(j first contacted by baltimore racing development. he said he did not move forward until he had support from all the neighborhoods affected in his district. >> we will include the neighborhoods every step of the way and make sure they benefit from this race in a very significant way. >> of baltimore grand prix is and in the style race that will look around the inner harbor and west baltimore over by camden yards. over five years, the race is expected to begin a $11 million in tax revenue, $250 million in spending and create more than 2000 jobs. hotels and restaurants are expected to see business like that have never seen before. >> with anúu4Ñ estimated 150,00r racing spectators over the course of three days, it is safe to say that at some point during race, they were probably be hungry. >> it is estimated road construction will cost $7.75 million, with $5 million paid for in federal fu

he was also one of the toughski urban league and tonight mayor sthanie rawlings-blake cald his deathhe end of an era. >> in tonht's nees you need to know. 0 new techers are headed for some baltime schools. they are coming tt baltimore urtesy of teach for america. now teach for america places some 450 recent college graduates in rural and intercity school systems, nationwide. and college park illmake its campus more pedestria friendll this summer. school closi part of the main campus tow ccrsnd trucks. only pedestrians, bikers and campus shuttles allowed btween m circle and coal field house, restrictions i place from ne 19 through ugust 13. today. lttle ccoudy out there but the sun came out before setting. >> not too bad. chief meorologist vytas reid is here to tell us if we have more sunshine toorrow. vytas? and temperatures were nice. and th will warm up quite a bit through the nextfew days. on hd radar. neighborhood.ew sprinkles in the but for the most part. seeing a few broken clouds. and back northwest, we are seeing clearing take place. and continue to see that thugh the overnig

jim kraft wants to expand on stephani rawlings-blake's proposal to expand on the phone tax by includingable tv. kraft believes it is do-able since cable runs on a line. >> when you get your phone bill, it will be instead of $3.50 it will be $4.00. >> jack jung wants to penalize vacant property owners and encourage them to find den ants through a vacant building fee. the current fee would go up to $100 for residential and $200 for commercial. those who fail to register face $500 in fines. >> when you think about vacant owners, a lot of them aren't in the city anymore. >> two liter-size containers are still on the table even though a majority of council members owe, no vote has been taken. critics con tend the amount has never been veffed. >> the bottle tax appears to be something that should be done at a minimum regionally , if not, considered state-wide. then it doesn't pit jurisdiction against juries -- jurisdiction for sales. >> david collins, wbal-tv news. >> the vacant property fee could raise $1 million a year. the cable tv tax could generate $10 million. >> a 2% reduction in prope

. >> baltimore mayor stephanie rawlings-blake calling the baltimore grand prix of game changer for the city. what was really back from shattered just a year ago has become reality, thanks to bill cole, who was first contacted by baltimore racing development. he says he did not move forward until he had full support from all the neighborhoods affected in this district. >> we are wrong to include the neighborhoods every step of the way, and make certain they benefit from this race in a very significant way. >> the baltimore grand prix is an indycar style race that will look around the inner harbor and west baltimore overwrite camden yards. over five years, the race is expected to bring in $11 million in tax revenue, $250 million in spending, and create more than 2000 jobs. hotels and restaurants are expected to see business like they have never seen before. >> with an estimated 150,000 car racing spectators over the course of three days, it is safe to say that at some point during the race, that will probably be hungry. >> road construction is estimated to cost $7.75 million. professiona

giving a cold shoulder to her proposed four-cent tax on bottled beverages, mayor stephanie rawlings-blaketheir ideas to bridge the city budget gap. among the ideas aren't new fees on billboard ads, increased -- our new fees on billboard ads and increase parking meter rates. >> i know that they have some ideas as well and i look forward to actually seeing them. we have to take what their proposals are at work with finance to flush them out. -- flesh them out. >> she is reviewing the council's proposals to see if they would replace the income the tax would have generated. >> storms are spinning out over missouri and illinois, and rain as far east as ohio and kentucky and tennessee. it should stay was to the mountains today, high-pressure over us keeping storms away. friday forecast is similar to yesterday. the-to-mid-80's for highs. plenty of sunshine today. beach areas will be in the 70's. >> another update at 9:55. how many ways can you be comfortable? an energy efficient infinity air conditioner by carrier can save you up to 56% on your cooling costs, while also reducing your impact on t

has not reviewed the entire plan from the council but no matter how they get to the money, rawlings-blake says they need $52.2 million. otherwise job cuts could be a result. the city's council plan has a million dollars to be raised from the billboard tax. a million dollars from the oversized trucks and the a million dollars from the taxing of the poker machines. add it all up, they're still $4 million short from what would have come from the bottle taxing. there's more work to be done here. joel d smith, fox 45 morning news. >>> anne arundel pleas are still investigating whether the dispute between two drivers led to one of them getting hit by a car. the two cars were driving on southbound i-95 near dorsey road. 1 of the them pulled over and got out of his car possibly trying to confront another driver. he was hit by an oncoming car. the man was taken to shock trauma. no word on his condition. >>> a 2 years old was struck by a vehicle in west baltimore. the little boy was taken to hopkins trauma. no word on his injuries or exactly how the incident occurred. >>> anne arundel county police

blake is doing us from utah. good morning to you. -- blakey is joining us from utah.ood morning to you. caller: good morning. i was just watching, and i was just wondering -- host: democrats line, good morning. caller: i am a disabled veteran. i think what we're doing in afghanistan and iraq is truly unnecessary. we are not making any progress at all. what are we trying to gain? are we trying to gain these people's independence? what is it that we want? we have been there over five years. it was never about their lives. this is really stupid. they need to stop. host: how would you define success? what is our motivation in afghanistan? caller: we are not looking for the edge. we will never get rid of the taliban. we will not get rid of them, no matter what we do. hoss: thank you. another comment saying, we won in iraq! "the new york daily news," one of the many photographs of the president at west point yesterday. "looking for allies at west. ." -- at west point." jay is joining us from alabama, republican line. caller: how're you doing this morning? thank you for taki

blake, go ahead. >> caller: yes, i just want to point out it's really being slabbed in the back of the progressive of the democrat party. it appears the democratic party will not be supporting this administration in the next election. i just want to point that out. also, it appears that the nomination will move the court to the left -- to the right, i'm sorry. and also point out that -- when the previous republican nominations they were made, they were made basically on candidates. there was no issues about it. now we have a nomination that we think have succumb to the system and trying to a resolver. no, we don't need that. we need somebody that's going to move the court a little bit more orientated. i also want to come in about reporting done by the, you know, correspondent from the newspaper. they are not doing a very good job about the judicial system. and it doesn't have information and everybody is is just playing a stenographic function. >> host: caller, back to the point about your the nomination moving the court to the right. what makes you think that? >> caller: because she's