that's david letterman. i just saw david letterman. be right back. mr.einfeld, they're ready for you. yes, i was very wise to hitch my wagon to his star. jerry. hey, jerry! how you doing? nice to see you. rita kierson. nice to meet you. where's russell? he had to go to l.a. there's a problem on the set at blossom. oh, poor blossom. he asked me to sit in for him. where's george? he's talking to david letterman. david letterman's on the floor? yeah, he just walked by. well, i think we should get started anyway. yeah. good idea. how are you coming along? good, good. we've got a number of ideas. good. have you ever been to a chinese restaurant and they say 5 minutes and you wait 30? well, we thought it would be very funny to do an entire show where all you're doing is waiting for the table... because we've all been in that situation. you know, you're waiting and you're hungry and you bump into somebody you know. when is russell coming back? so that's the idea? well, no. that's one. we have many others. we have an idea where, um... uh...i, um... i get into an

he got in a couple of laughs with the david letterman. he got to explain his thoughts, the jimmy carter question, all that stuff. why would the white house ever want to spend time with the sunday morning talk shows when he could go to david letterman? >> do you think it would be better if the networks, rather than sending a-eluding anchors from new york, -- the highfalutin bankers familiar, do the questions a week away from the same questions? >> something can be said for that but if you look at the network correspondents, they, too, are celebrities and spend as much time trying to the news for themselves as much as they do for the greater cause of journalism, quite frankly. >> i think the way the print media treats television these days is very strange. you get a huge piece in the new york times about katie copuric is doing better -- she reads the news. that is all. >> in fairness, having read the news, it is not that easy. if it was, i probably would be a bit more wealthy. >> there are hundreds, thousands of television stations with peo

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you can't not cover the g-20, you can't not cover-- >> can't not go on david letterman. >> and letterman had the highest ratings in four years, to the point of him being overexposed. the five sunday shows, everybody is not watching five sunday shows, the media is sensitive because they're sensitive to that, maybe bitter about it. he's talking so much because he wants his poll numbers up on health care, it's not how often he's saying it, it's what he's saying, people are not buying what he's selling and the instinct of the white house to coop repeating and and they're convinced people don't know what they think and disagreeing with what he thinks. >> a bully pulpit, where is the anti-cess for the bully pull bit. where is the opposing point of view. well, i think if you're the media and have an opportunity to interview the president, you're always going to take it. >> he knows that. >> i don't think that people are going to say no to it. in terms of the overexposure thing, i don't buy that so much. i know that people are asked had an in a poll and say yes, he's overexposed because they kno

. >> reporter: he will add to this by doing a taping with the late show with david letterman. you can watch it here on channel 9. what does he hope to accomplish going after this audience? >> it is a different audience, like the spanish language audience this is a different audience. this show particularly covers he jokes about politics a lot. as did jay leno when he was on. i think this is going to the audience that doesn't always learn through traditional methods and reaching an audience that gets it in the evening with a little more levity and lighter and david letterman does very good interviews. hard news interviews in a sense. he is. >> reporter: well -- very well informed so he will probably ask some questions you may not hear a traditional journalist ask but you would really like to hear the answer to. >> reporter: is there a risk of overexposure with all of these interviews? is that really a risk for a president. >> i think there is a difference with this. we have talked about how he is on every channel and you can't get away from him but two things he's already done.

he paid a visit to "the late show with david letterman". before he arrived on stage, the comedian had already given his top ten reasons for why mr. obama agreed to go through with it. >> that was unexpected, seeing that appear on the schedule. yeah. i was -- >> well -- >> that's one of those where, you know you ask your advisers, who's responsible for this? >> president obama also talked politics while he was there. just ahead at 6:35 we'll tell you what he had to say when he was asked whether racism is behind some of the opposition to his haet care plan. >> early trials of the swine flu vaccine are going well. we understand and researchers say some children may only need to receive one shot. kids under 10 will probably need two doses, though, those under 10. scientists won't know for sure all the tests are completed. the vaccine is expected to be available sometime next month. >> why the d.c. council is thinking about taking away some of mayor adrian fenty's tort. >>> and a local teacher is arrested. police say she was drunk in a car with

i mean, especially with david letterman and the espn? that makes him seem like just an all-around, casual, normal guy. >> reporter: well, yeah, and i'm sure detractors are going to say too casual and it's not befitting the office of the presidency to go and appear on "david letterman," which as we all know is primarily a comedy and entertainment show. at least that's what i'm told. so, there are people that are going to hit him on that. there are people that are going to hit him and say that he is overexposed, that he's trying too hard, that his message is going to be diluted. the people are going to start to tune him out. to that, the white house pretty much scoffed. they feel that president obama still has a great deal of appeal. after all, his approval ratings, though, have sunk lately but are still well above 50%, that they feel as though they have the advantage in this fight, despite evidence to the contrary in congress that shows that the votes simply aren't there. at this point -- and it's going to be an uphill battle to make sure

it wouldn't be a political scandal without david letterman. that e's in the "hardball" side show. we begin with press house secretary robert gibbs. robert, sorry we didn't see you earlier today. we thought we would drag you out. >> i'll be in this room one way or another. >> i want to play a sound bite from wednesday, listen. >> while there remains significant details to be ironed out, i believe -- i believe a broad consensus exists for the plan i outlined. consumer protections for those with insurance, an exchange that allows individuals and small businesses and a requirement that people that can afford insurance get insurance. >> the president unveiled the plan wednesday. you have it on your website, white house.gov. it's only three and a half pages now. when are we going to see the details. as you found out in july and august, when there weren't details provided by you guys, other people filled in the blanks. when are we going to see it? >> i would direct all your viewers to go to that website. there's plenty of detail and more that the president has unveiled since coming to of

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neil: we areetting more of president obama's interview with david letterman. he is saying that no firm decisions have been made one way or another regarding afghanistan. but you argue that equivocation itself is worrisome, right? >> we have to be realistic. this president to four-star general and fired him to put general mcchrystal in there to take a hard look at what we have on the ground and assess what we need, what additional resources are necessary. now that that assessment is complete, there seems to be some balking. it will take some more troops, but additionally, we need the resources, and we need a map right time and place of those troops can go out and do what they need to do to make our nation more secure and stabilize afghanistan to eliminate the threat from al qaeda and the taliban. neil: in the last week, the president has taken back his plans for a european defense shield, and now he could be ignoring and urging for more troops in afghanistan -- ignoring an urging for more troops in afghanistan. what are you worried about? >> my greatest concern

and on monday, he will be the first sitting president to visit "the late show with david letterman." meantime in a sit-down with david gregory airing tomorrow on "meet the press," the president says jimmy carter was wrong to bring charges of racism into the health care debate. i'm joined now live from the white house by nbc's mike viqueira. mike, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, alex. >> let's talk about the president, what he's hoping to accomplish here this weekend. >> reporter: it's almost ironic for the president, perhaps a bitter irony. they're talking about the public option, they're talking about the employer mandate, individual mandates, they're talking about bending the cost curve. they're talking about insuring the uninsured. all of the points that they're trying to bring home and emphasize over the course of the last several weeks, beginning with that speech to a joint session of congress, continuing on through rallies and now almost an unprecedented five appearances on the sunday talk shows. but instead, they're talking about those comments from former presi

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last night a david letterman, we saw something interesting on his show and we want to share it with you now, ladies and gentlemen, it's time for the sarah palin memoir round-up. sarah palin memoir round-up. take a look. >> she's chosen one intriguing title for the book. "going rogue." palin's advisor says it's going to be called "going rogue"s. >> it's going to be called "going luge." >> you made david letterman? >> thanks so much, rafer. appreciate it. that's funny. >>> do you remember your mom telling you to eat your fruits and veggies? it looks like many adults don't do it. a new study says only 27% of americans eat the recommended amount of vegetables and only one in three eat enough fruits. people in new england and the west coast tend to be the best in the nation. the three worst states are in the southeast. >>> well, tlktd here could be h for three american hopefuls that are detained in iran. they're allowing a representative from the swiss government to meet with thechl to check on their condition. we have video of one of the hikers accusing them of illegally cross sbug iran fro

. >>> the president will also visit david letterman, come monday. a first ever appearance by a sitting president on the late show. >>> the u.s. senate has approved money for a controversial transportation project through the city. live in the newsroom, we'll explain what the funding means for the red line project. good afternoon sally. >> the senate has approved $4 million to fund part of the project, meaning the red line is one step closer to construction. the project would connect the two existing light rail lines. it would frun security square in wood lawn to downtown, bay view hospital and canton. many canton residents have protested the plan in the past because it calls for the rail to run above ground in their neighborhood. add noise and congestion in the area. mary? >>> the mta says building underground would be five times more expensive. the state plans to ask the federal transit administration to help fund more of project. >>> investigators say a baltimore county man who posed as a cancer-stricken teenager online is facing child pornography

tonight he will be the first sitting president to appear on the show with david letterman. >>> washingtonto score a touchdown in the opener against st. louis. the skins won against the rams who many believe are one of the worst teams in the league. >> the first half i got disgust and went outside and did yard work and found out they still didn't score. >> when it is a win, i put this on facebook, don't say they have to be pretty but it is unnerving. >> it does not inspire confident dense. >>> let's get to the weather. not as pretty as this weekend was. still a nice day t. a win for you. as we look at the clouds they have cleared somewhat. more clouds to the west. in to western maryland and west virginia may have a chance of a shower this afternoon. right now temperatures as cool as 50 in baltimore. 52 andrew and easton. more clear skies east and west. mid to upper 70s today with a mix of clouds and sunshine. time for a traffic update. good morning. >> we are starting with an accident at eastbound central avenue shut down at bright side drive. we will keep you posted on what is happening t

speech, this morning president obama stopped by the david letterman show for a few laughs. >>> stay with us. >>> right now,plex coburice is expected to start serving his prison term today. he was formally sentenced to two years behind bars this morning after he accidently shot himself in the leg at a new york city nightclub last november. burris pleaded guilty to one count of attempted criminal position of a weapon. he faced more than the possibility of more than three years in prison. >>> and a news conference was just wrapped up on the murder of four people. richard alden samuel mccroskey iii, an aspiring rapper is accused of killing four in the small town, and he is accused of killing three others. their bodies were found friday in the home of a college professor. authorities said this morning all were killed by blows to the head. the victims' range in age from 53 to 16. >>> happening today, the d.c. council returns from the summer recess. they are expected to vote not to strip the mayor over some of the schools. and they credit the school chancellor with the improvements, but even sh

at least with david letterman, you are talking to new people. >> we have to remember what kind of show it is. when you do it for one hour, it is risky. with the risk comes opportunity, but it also comes with some possible downfalls. greta: in any bill in your at the white house, when you had a 46 number, it is that dead in the water? >> at this point, it may be dead in the water. if it were five months ago, and you could try to find out a way to make that number better for you, that would be something, but the fact that they have spent the last five months talking about this, and their numbers are low, that ought to be a concern. if you get sick, do you what a private-run plan or a government-run plan? greta: and m&a board at the white house got one of the first books out. frankly, i did not know who he was. it is being released. of course, the publisher released it. >> i have not seen all of it. i have a problem when people are taken into confidence, and when you work in a pressure cooker like the white house, you have to be able to trust your colleagues, and is pretty upsetting that

package would extend coverage to 29 million uninsured americans. >>> president obama sat down with david lettermannight after appearing on nearly all of the sunday talk shows, he became the first sitting president to appear on the late show. president obama admitted he was a bit surprised to see letterman on his schedule. >> that's one of those where you ask your advisers, who's responsible for this? >> that's exactly right and everybody looks down and they pull out their blackberries. >> i will say, nobody is accountable. >> the president was the only guest on the show and in addition to the jokes he talked seriously about the health care debate and topics like putting u.s. troops in harm's way. >>> time for another "living $mart" report. and digital correspondent jessica doyle is back with huge, new incentives for office tenants. >> that's right. we know the local real estate market in terms of homes is getting better but still it is very bleak for landlords looking to rent office space. according to a new survey by price water house cooper the commercial vacancy rate in montgomery county is 17%

united nations assembly opening, but will take a detour to taimes square where he will speak to david lettermand you can all watch david gregory's entire interview with president obama. >>> representative joe wilson says even though he's raised nearly $2 million for his re-election campaign since shouting "you lie" at president obama. his outburst was not worth it. >> absolutely not. it was speaking at the wrong place, wrong time. and now i'm the number one target of washington democrats, number one target of move on, number one target of a.c.o.r.n. and, hey--but, hay, i trust my constituents, i have never taken them for granted and i'll work hard to justify their vote next year. that is my life, supporting the people of south carolina. >> a little emotional there. wilson also says he's thankful that president obama accepted his apology. >>> police in connecticut say they may never know the motive in the killing of a yale university grad school student. the only person who knows about the murder of annie le is the murder. police took dna samples from him. le's body was found behind a wall in th

that's why i end up having to be on "the david letterman show." glenn: yeah, that is comedy, isn't it? >>then this week he had to pander to deck taters who hate us at the u.n.. >> the united states remains ready to begin a new chapter of international cooperation, one that recognizes the rights and responsibilities of all nations. glenn: i'm sorry. we didn't understand the rights and responsibilities of all nations? this is a new concept? then of course he had to blather on about the coming climate apocalypse at the climate change summit. after all, it was only the fourth coolest summer here in new york city. the last time it was this mild in new york city was the summer of 1927, and you know what that means? global warming was just resting up this year to hit us with 700 degree temperatures next year. so, mr. president, you can't decide whether to follow the advice of the general that you appointed to run the war? may i ask you, respectfully, mr. president, why does it seem that everything else on your agenda has to be done immediately? but when

. >>> president clinton talks climate on the late show with david letterman. here's what he had to say coming up. >>> and beach goers are surprised as creatures from the deep wash up on the sand far from home. here's a look at traffic. >>> good morning, everybody. we will fly over the dulles toll road this morning past route 28, route 7 to 66. as you can see all clear. the time is 5:38, 71 degrees. 9 news now will be right back. >>> a peace keeping force is on alert in somalia. al-qaeda is trying to establish an islamic state in the country this which has been ravaged by violence and anarchy for two days. >>> today an attorney for a group of mostly black and hispanic campers. there is a probable case of racial discrimination. a suburban philadelphia swim club asked the campers not to return. they deny any racial motive saying they were just overbooked. >>> an environmental mystery on the west coast looks like something from a science fiction movie. giant squid are washing up on shore. their normal home is off of mexico and don't know why they have come so far

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last night, here on wusa 9, he was on the late show with david letterman. the president talked about those who say racism is to blame for the sharp political rhetoric these days. >> first of all, i think it is important to realize that i was actually black before the election [ applause ] >> really? is it true? >> this is true. and how long have you been a black man? so the american people i think gave me this extraordinary honor and that tells you, i think a lot about where the country's at. >> reporter: the president also added he believes unemployment will remain high for least another year. tonight dave sits down with former president clinton. it will be his sixth appearance on the show. again, that is tonight after 9 news now at 11:00. >>> new this morning a look at how much time we all spend commuting to work each day. the census bureau is out with the new american community survey. it finds people living in our region spend 3 -- 33 minutes a day getting to work. that is 143 hours a year. the good news is the number is holding steady. people living in

i mean, the president did sit down with abc, nbc, cnn, cbs, david letterman tonight, and, oh, univision i think i might have even seen him on the cartoon network as well. he won't come here. i mean, not even sit down wh a real journalist like bret or mr. wallace or, you know, anybody but me, you know. no, he won't. he won't do that. does the president consider fox some sort of enemy? no, it can't be that, because, no, he will sit down with our enemies. he has even offered to sit down with mahmoud ahmadinejad, and you call me have you seen him? also, he will sit down with the leadership of syria and jim jung il and just chat about things. it kind of makes you wonder what category reputs fox in, doesn't it? tonight i decided to ask the president some questions and then use the answers he has provided already because he won't give us anything new. the entire hour, one on one, me and barack owe balm massments it's an interview you won't see anyplace else. it is kind of an exclusive. no one else is putting this stuff together. of course, they don't have to, because he will just drop on by at

an interview with david letterman, president obama answered the same question.e'll get to that in "the politics fix." the chicago tribune's charns page. our friend. "usa today" susan page. let's ask that question. bill clinton says health care is health care. it's got the same enemies no matter who's pushing it. >> he's right. there's a difference in the way the outrage is expressed. those fines we saw on the mall during the t.e.a. party demonstrations. for example. some of them had racial innuendo to them. you know, zoo's got an african lion -- >> i call it innuendo. that's subtle. >> what's the real purpose? the purpose is to stick it to the guy in power. you know, if it were george bush you'd be seeing texas jokes of some kind. that's basically what it is i think. >> i don't know what's in and what's out anymore, >> i read "the new york post" and they have cartoons about david paterson being blind and it's a joke. i used to think there's a decency line about ethnicity and handicaps and stuff. where is the line? bring down the other line and you can use race a

he was scheduled to be david letterman's only guest a year ago tonight, mccain bailed out, forcing davebring in as a guest guest, me. and the final mail, mccain then lied to letterman about where he was going instead of on his own show, and i got to watch. >> our people here were told it's so serious he's getting on a plane immediately and racing back to washington. and now we've just been told -- take a look. do we have it on the thing? this is going live. there he is right there. >> he doesn't seem to be racing to the airport, does he? this is just getting uglier and uglier. let's just see what he has to say. hey, john, i have a question. do you need a ride to the airport? >> it will be in all the history books like this. look. the caption will read letterman shown on the right. man on the left, unidentified. let's play "oddball." got to hear him twice tonight. to nottingham, england where bachelor parties can be expensive, so the brits turn to zorbing, which is defined as climbing inside a big inflatable ball and falling down a hill. zorbing does tend to make people dizzy but it's be

monday night, it's off to the late show with david letterman. check out this stop in ohio where the president spoke to auto workers and was clearly on message. in fact, sounded like a pep rally. >> i'm fighting for you and your families and i'm going to keep on doing it as long as i'm president of the united states. that's what i'm fighting for every day. we are fighting for an america where your children will be armed with the skills they need to compete with any worker in the world. we are fighting for clean energy and generating green jobs. in case you are wondering, we are fighting for an america where no american should worry about going without health insurance. as long as you have an ounce of fight, i have a ton in me. i will fight for a future who is brighter for this community and brighter for ohio and the united states of america. i'm skinny, but i'm tough. >> mr. obama speaking at a gm plant and more than 1,000 employees will be back in the next few weeks to baltimore chevy cobalts. >> there is a mixed message from the economic team.

he also will appear on david letterman this coming monday, he'll be attending the united nations general assembly opening, but he'll appear on letterman all in the name of health care. michelle obama, of course the first lady, appeared next door to the white house in the old executive office building to talk about what health care reform means to women and mothers. a lot of push going on here, a lot of criticism from others saying the president is diluting his message, diluting the bully pulpit. the health care plan hasn't even been taken up on the floor of the house. >> i'm thinking that his popularity rating will go up after david letterman, right? >> reporter: that sometimes happen. >> it will happen, trust me. >>> new this morning as president obama prepares for next week's g-20 summit in pittsburgh, he says that real progress has been made in strengthening the global economy since the group met in london five months ago. >> we can now say we have stopped our economic free fall. but we know that stopping the bleeding is not enough. our work is far from over. we still have a lot to do

he joked about it with david letterman earlier this week. >> first of all, i think it's important toealize that i was actually black before the election. [ applause ] so -- really. it's true. this is true. >> how long have you been a black man >> that's pretty good. i've been black a long time myself too. this debate had created a lot of attention across the country. joining me now, tim wise and joe hicks national advisory council member of project 21. all right, gentlemen, let's talk about this. let's first talk about what president carter said. joe, first i want to know do you agree with any of what former president jimmy carter said? >> it's good to see tim again. i don't agree with what jimmy carter said. he's trying to get inside a lot of people's heads, it might be the kind of view he has of the world. he may be reflecting on some old segregation views he once held before he became president. but it's not fair to try to get inside the heads of white people. >> did you just call jimmy carter a racist, joe >> no, i didn't. i said early in jimmy carter's life he was linked to segr

a topic he touched on briefly during an interview with david letterman last night. >> every building all across the united states probably could use some retro fitting to make it much more energy efficient. doing that one thing could put hundreds of thousands of people back to work. >> reporter: once mr. obama is finished delivering his address, the president is scheduled to discuss foreign policy with leaders from the middle east, china, the peace process between israel and palestinian and the war in afghanistan and continue u.s. military involvement in iraq. >>> today the dc council will take up emergency legislation in an attempt to prevent mayor fenty from evicting cora masters barry from the southeast tennis and learning center. 9 news now digital correspondent alex trevino is joining us live with details on what is happening later this morning. alex? >> good morning, andrea. well, the dc council is prepared to oppose mayor fenty in his efforts to evict the founder and operator of the southeast tennis and learning center. now, the battle is expected to play out here at the wilso

he will appear on david letterman monday night. >>> george stephanopoulos -- let's go back to our developing story from montgomery county. a woman' body has been discovered in a storage container in the backyard of her home in silver spring. the police ha tentatively identified the woman as 35-year- old rosa vasquez, whose ex- husband reported her missing september 1. officers have arrested a 17 - year old and have charged him as an adult. they believe that he killed vasquez during an argument. >>> montgomery county police are looking for suspect in vehicle break-ins that happened on macarthur boulevard in potomac. surveillance video shows one suspect using victims credit cards at local stores. the break-ins began in march and targeted cars owned by people visiting be c&o canal. >> there is a way to notify at fedex about out of control fans. julie parker has how the system works, and she also has reaction from fans. >>> if anyone is coming out for the home opener sunday and encounter at an aggressive stand, the nfl wants them to pick up their cell phone and tell. cheering on the team is a hu

highly unusual move for a president, now scheduled to appear on five sunday talk shows and monday "david letterman." the strategy highlighting just how much work the white house believes it could take to move public opinion in its favor. and that may be why michelle obama has been brought into the debate. the first lady flying under the radar on the health care issue until today. dan lothian reports from the white house. does the white house really think more media exposure is the answer? >> reporter: well, clearly they do. they don't think it's over exposure. in fact, what the white house likes to point out, in fact robert gibbs specifically, will say there was a time when reporters were asking a lot of questions about when the president was going to get more involved in the health care debate, when he was going to say more. now the questions are over exposure. they believe there are a lot of people out there who still need to hear the president's message, not only across the country but up on capitol hill and they believe the president is the best spokesperson for health care reform. as you poin

here's president obama with david letterman last night. let's see what we can learn.t's sort of his scorecard he's doing right now. let's listen. >> in terms of the health care, what is it i don't understand about this? >> well, why don't you help me through, dave, where -- what's been puzzling you, lately. >> if i'm not feeling well -- >> right. >> i go to the cbs nurse. >> yeah. everybody should have a cbs nurse. and i'm sure the nurse is a wonderful person. >> well, there you go. let's take a look right now with chuck and with roger. here's the latest nbc poll on this question. has the president been doing the right amount of media exposure? i'm not sure people are that sophisticated, but they have an answer. 54%. a majority says, yes, he's got it right. too much, only 34%. only a third. and 9% say too little. well, that's not too many. chuck, can we go by the public's estimate of the president's "q" rating and how well he's doing in terms of media saturation. because it sounds like they like what they're seeing, even though he does all the sunday shows. >> i think

and it wouldn't be a political scandal without our friend david letterman tonight. joe wilson's top ten excuses in the "hardball" side show. we'll begin with white house press secretary robert gibbs. sorry we didn't see you earlier today. we figured we would drag you out and make do you a mini version. >> i will end up in this room one way or the other, right? >> i want to play with you a familiar sound bite from the president wednesday night. let's take a listen. >> while there remains some significant details to be ironed out, i believe a broad consensus exists for the aspect of the plan i just outlined. consumer protections for those with insurance, an exchange that allows individuals and small businesses to purchase affordable coverage, and a requirement that people who can afford insurance get insurance. >> now robert, the president unveil his plan on wednesday. it is the president's plan. you have it on your website. white house.gov. it is only three and a half pages right now. and he talk about, we saw the details. when are we going to see the details? as you

. >>> president became the first sitting president to appear on the late show with david letterman last night and the president talked about those who say racism is to blame for the sharp political rhetoric these days. >> first of all, i think it is important to realize that i was actually black before the election [ laughter ] [ applause ] >> really? >> this is true. how long have you been a black man? >> the president added he believes unemployment will remain high for least another year. >> president obama will address former president clinton's global initiative this evening. mr. clinton is also due on the late show tonight and it will be his sixth appearance on that show. >> reporter: well, virginia is getting -- giving tax evaders a chance to make good on what they owe. the old dominion launched a program called get square on back taxes. they hope it will raise $41 million. >>> dc council chair vincent gray is trying to impose an ethics code on the council. it is a direct response to the investigation of councilman's marion barry's use of tax dollars. according to councilman gray

tomorrow night he'll talk to david letterman on "the late show." you can get more information on our website, foxbaltimore.com. click on the cure for health care icon. >>> there are signs that seniors are moving to the right. the washington times is working on a story about how democrats are getting worried senior citizens concerned with the president's health care plan are become more conservative. >> senior citizens worry their medicare benefits might be cut in order to pay for expansion of health coverage for everyone, are turning more conservative and turning more republican. >> for more on this story, go to foxbaltimore.com and click on the washington times icon. >>> i want to decide that for myself. >> now banned in baltimore. the specific rules now restaurants have to follow. >>> good evening, folks. it was a fabulous weekend out there. plenty of sunshine. crystal-clear skies. hopefully you had a chance to get out and enjoy the nice weather. temperatures on the cool side right now. sitting at 55 degrees. mostly clear. looking at winds calm.

monday, "the late show" with david letterman. >> thanks. >>> here in washington, the chairman of the joint chief of staffs told congress turning the current tide in afghanistan will take time and certainly more american boots on the ground. there will be about 68,000 americans in uniform in afghanistan by the end of this year, with american casualties at record highs and the taliban gaining ground, they are expected to request another 25,000 to 40,000 forces. >>> not far from here at arlington national cemetery, a recipient of the medal of honor was laid to rest. he grew up in maine, graduated from college in 1941, joined the marine corps and fought throughout the pacific. for his actions in combat, he was awarded the medal by president truman. there's 95 living recipients of the nation's highest military honor. >>> when we continue on this tuesday evening, overdraft fees. an enormous response from the subject last night. >>> later, what's got people in washington buzzing this week. it's no mystery. gives you 100% of the daily value of 12 essential vitamins and minerals. plus the bol

instead he's going to five different sunday shows and david letterman, and even david letterman's notook what happened last time he went on leno. you say one thing wrong, and everybody picks it up, and that becomes the story. >> well, we're obviously looking forward to the interview on "meet the press." it's certainly the right form for him. let's be very clear what the president's strategy is now and that of his senior advisers. they are trying to affect public opinion here. they've got to drive the public's support up for his version of health care reform. if they can do that, they can apply more pressure on not only moderate democrats but perhaps some wavering republicans on health care reform. olympia snowe from maine, she was thought to be the 60th vote. she's still wavering on this thought of supporting the max baucus bill, actually thinking against it. this is the kind of work that has to be done. and the president's supporters have said, this is where he's got to show some meddle, work this one senator at a time and do it effectively. he can make it an easier vote for senators

and games as president obama taped an appearance on the david letterman show this evening.he president said unemployment will continue to be a big problem for at least another year and said decisions on sending more troops to afghanistan will have to wait until the pentagon has a clear strategy in place. >>> federal officials using the terror-related arrest of an afghan national and new york city moms who remind americans about the vulnerability about u.s. transit systems. najibullah zazi may have been involved in a plot to carry backpack bombs on to subway trains in new york. >>> heavy thunderstorms in the southeast killed at least six people including three toddlers. two other people, a mother and toddler are missing. another line of storms right now. authorities are warning people to stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary. >>> back to "hardball." john edwards is back in the news, like it or not, thanks to a "new york times" article that revealed the details of a book proposal by a former aide. here's part of it. he wrote that mr. edwards once calmed an

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appearing monday night on "the late show with david letterman." >> when i talk to other world leaders who are paying attention to this argument, and they hear some of the stuff -- and these are in some cases conservative leaders. they're heads of center right governmen governments, and they don't understand why it is that americans would not want to set up a system that would save them money over time, would work better, would make people healthier, and there's an awful lot of misinformation out there that gets floated around. that's why i end up having to be on "the dave letterman show". >> so, the french think we're stupid. oka okay. >> back from "the view." >> don't make me the narrative. >> tomorrow morning. >> absolutely. >> this is not a good narrative. >>> meanwhile -- >> garage. >> i've got one for you. all right. meanwhile, new census data shows in 2008 more than 45 million people lost health insurance, most between the ages of 18 to 64. extending benefits to thousands of unemployed worker, allowing another 13 weeks of benefits to those in states where unemployment has hit 8.

the david letterman shock the ed sullivan theater, i think, contessa, we can expect to hear more of the same in terms of his promotion of health care. >> politics here, pivotal players on health care reform, for instance, republican senator from maine, olympia snowe, and a new ad out urging her to back the government-run insurance option. what's the ad intending to accomplish? >> reporter: well, there are some liberal groups who they say it is a $100,000 ad buy that is going to be airing in maine, which, of course is olympia snowe's home state. she is a republican, known as a moderate, along with susan colin of that statement the ad will be is supposedly be airing here in washington, d.c. difficult to see what they are trying to accomplish on a number of levels here, first of all it is not the public ones that is the problem as far as owe listen ya snowe is concerned. right now the white house is trying to pick her off if for a bill that doesn't have the public option so they can get to 60. the problem with the public option in the senate is moderate democrats they are going to have to

it wasn't all fun and games for president obama on the late show with david letterman tonight.o be a big problem for at least another year. and decisions on sending more traps to afghanistan will have to wait until the pentagon has a clear strategy in place. >>> federal official are using the terror related arrests of an afghan national to remine american about the vulnerability of u.s. transit system. terrorist suspect najibullah zazi may have been involve in a plot to carry backpack bombs on to subway trains in new york. >>> in the southeast, heavy thunderstorm and flash flooding have killed at least five people. more are still missing and the rain continues to fall tonight. and police in new york are trying to track down whoever left up to 2,000 hypodermic needles on an elementary school school playground on long island. no children were hurt. now back to "hardball." >>> john edwards is back in the news, like it or not, thanks to a "new york times" article that revealed the details of a book proposal by a former aide. here's part of it. he wrote that mr. edwards once calmed

he's scheduled to appear on five news talk shows on sunday and on "david letterman" next week. >>> tomorrow, he will bring his push to our area. president obama is slated to speak at a rally at the university of maryland college park. the event is open to the public. it starts at 11:00 a.m. at the comcast center. seating will be on a first come/first serve basis. >>> the president will be arriving on campus at a time when the h1n1 virus has infected hundreds of students there. in the last week the number of students reporting flu-like symptoms has more than doubled to more than 600. the university is installing additional hand sanitizers in buildings throughout the campus and instructing sick students to stay in their dorms or return home until they've recovered. >> people in my dorm, we still share food but there are people who get sick, we just wash our hands more. >> students say the teachers at college park have been working with the sick students accepting assignments electronically. that would normally have to be handed in, in person. >>> when it comets to the swine flu, the washingto

>>>on monday president obama will become the first president to visit the late show with david letterman. he will be the only guest on the show. you can see it right here on wusa 9. >>>a looming question for the commander-in-chief, whether or not to send more troops to afghanistan. today his top military advisor told congress thousands more troops are needed to put down al-qaeda and the taliban. the joint chief of staff said the situation in afghanistan is getting more and more difficult. many top democrats oppose sending more troops. >>>operation rescue says it's broke and may need to shut downment its been one of the loudest voices in opposing abortion rights. the group's president blames money troubles on the nation's overall economic downturn. >>>breaking news out of connecticut. it's all about the murder of a jail university grad student. just moments ago police and fbi agents stormed the apartment of a man they had labeled a person of interest. they are now searching that apartment belonging to raymond clark. they have taken clark into custody. now, he worked in the research lab wh