the proposal came before emmitt burns jr. similar legislation has been rejected in year's past. delegate burns hoped to get the measure passed before neighboring d.c. make gay marriage legal. the council approved the agenda in december. >>> u.s. automakers are cashing in on in on toyota's problems. we'll look at changing fortunes in the auto world >> reporter: for four dealers like this one in chicago, the recession may be in the rear- view mirror. over the weekend this dealership sold a dozen new cars. double its recent business. >> we have a lot of customers really intent on purchasing ford now or in the near future >> reporter: in january customers so scarce last year came roaring back. lead by a surge in smaller cars. >> that really shows that people are switching away from toyota and looking at for 's products >> reporter: ford has also gained from good reviews from models like the fusion, north american car of the year. and from good will as the only u.s. automaker not to take billions in government bailouts >> they could have taken the money and they didn't do it. you hav