dr. bryan was an administrative sergeant, major in the airforce, 99 fighter squadron an in europe and north africa. trained as a pilot, navigator and machine gun operator. it was an elite group of african-american pilots who fought during world war ii. both men live in baltimore county, just a few minutes apart. congratulations to them. >> the latest now on a rash of howard county school brearns -- break-ins. now in each case the suspects broke into the portable classrooms and took laptops, desktop computers and projectors. police are trying to determine if the burglaries are related. for now they are increasing patrols and want to be sure the school doors and windows are locked. >>> a family killed in a motor home crash yesterday. find out who was driving and how many people were injured in that accident. >>> and the sound of riding on a yacht doesn't seem as glamourous after two sailors were injured once they cram face to -- came face to face with a massive wave. a u.s. senator named ben. art

bryan says the president's economic policies have made america poorer. he was at georgetown yesterday. is comments are about an hour. >> good morning. this event honors our friend drhittington. leslie, a professor and a nationally recognized expert on the marriage tax, was a member of our community, known for high spirits and engaging lectures. while we are fortunate to have many great professors, it is not every day you come across a teacher who generally inspired her students. leslie was one of them. each year will board a scholarship in her name to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to smart public policy. i want to recognize this year plus winner, joseph cox. joe, will you stand up? [applause] this annual lecture is dedicated to leslie's memory. this year we are fortunate to have with us congressman paul ryan. he is serving his seventh term representing wisconsin. he is a graduate of miami of ohio. he is the chairman of the budget committee in the house. you cannot turn on the tv or log onto facebook without hearing about the looming fiscal crisis our country faces in the coming decades. a year ago, our nation nearly defaulted on its debt for the firs