. >> gov. martin o'malley's proposed tax increase for households earning $100,000 or more is already being tweaked by the powerful chair of the budget and tax committee. >> the threshold is too low and might need to be raised. we're going to look at that. we have not done it yet. >> is there a range being discussed? >> $100,000 is too low. what would be more reasonable? >> this is not the committee, but just me. $250,000 or above. >> 80% for incomes $200,000 or more. $100,000 households would lose 10% of their deductions on things such as mortgage interest, property taxes, charitable contributions. households earning $200,000 or more would see a 20% reduction in deductions. >> we need to have a fair system of taxation. we do not want to overtax anyone. but at the same time, we need to stay number one in education for the fourth year in a row. >> under the governor's proposal, two in 10 taxpayers would pay more. however, the government would get millions of dollars and part of it would be used t

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. >> indiana gov. mitch daniels says brightwork more jobs to the state but opponents say we didn't you get bargaining power resulted in lower wages. any move like this will have impact no doubt about it. >> present jerry roper debt of chicago land chamber of commerce says "right to work" worst taxes neighboring indiana and illinois it needs to get serious about putting up finances gov. quinn giving state of state address on wednesday offers resolutions to stay competitive and keep businesses from leaving illinois >> what we need to hear from the governor cap on spending. indiana state senate expected to approve the measure on wednesday and governor mitch daniels has said he will sign it quickly making indiana the right to work state #23 other states and the south and west. >> federal officials said the shutdown of nuclear reactor at the by render nuclear plant not too concerned about 100 mi. west of chicago near rockford. reactor number two lost power and backup jetta rgenerators cooling it release of

over the luncheon, gov. martin o'malley has said he has decided to shift some pension costs to help address the ongoing budget deficit. >> i think that will be the overall plan. >> did you discuss it in detail? >> not in detail, just going over bits and pieces. >> how much of the tab locals will have to pick up is not been disclosed yet. but some -- it is somehow tied to school construction funding. a millionaire's tax is not part of the equation. however, the wealthy may lose some tax deductions. some of the estimated $100 million in savings for the state could help -- could offset the cost of teacher pensions. but it could be a windfall to the counties as well. not a huge windfall, but it would be money back to the county. >> the governor will reveal details of his budget wednesday. the state is facing a $1.1 billion deficit. the governor supports an increase in gas tax to help pay for roads and bridges, but this will be part of the operating budget, not the capital budget. -- will be part of the capital b

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gov. romney it owns shares of both freddie mae and fannie met. >> they thought about spending on states. >> i do not want to be the country who had gone to the moon first, turned around and said it does not matter. >> that is what got us into the trouble we are in now. we have to say no to this kind of spending. >> ron paul and rick santorum piled on. >> we have to be responsible in the way we allocate our resources. >> i think maybe we should send some politicians up there. >> newt gingrich cried uncle. >> no deal with four days to go. >> florida polls show newt gingrich down slightly and mitt romney up in a close race. >> thank you very much. you know we can help you keep track of the race for president. we're showing you the faux paus along the way. be sure to click on politics at wbaltv.com. >> secretary of state is barred from parked rigid partisan politics. she says it is a bit odd not to take part of the election this season. hillary clinton told state department employees she is re

with state leaders, including gov. martin o'malley, pushing to legalize same-sex marriage, participants feel baltimore is the perfect place to host the nation's largest galleries -- gathering of lgbt. --governor o'malley said said he is for marriage equality. there is great stuff happening. i liked just this week, the governor o'malley laid the groundwork to legalize same-sex unions in maryland. the proposal will extend production crew readies its leaders and organizations for failing to protect -- to conduct same-sex marriages. the latest version still redefines marriage. >> we are not asking for everyone to do that. people have their own convictions. but they should not prevent things that couples -- that prevents couples from having the right to marry. >> we are told gov. o'malley is scheduled to speak at the conference sunday morning. in the meantime cannot conference attendees will meet at property -- act appetit hill -- will meet at capitol hill. >> lawmakers art -- while lawmakers work out their differences, a b

gov. martin o'malley laid out the details of his civil marriage protection act of 2012 today in annapolis. he claims this bill will bring more clarity to this issue of protecting religious freedom. it extends to legal protection to religious leaders and it says the state will not default -- will not deny funds to state and religious institutions that do not recognize same-sex marriage. senior adviser valerie jarrett says president obama will outline a blueprint for the economy tonight in his state of the union address, as well as talk about creating clean jobs and the so-called profit rule. some groups are blasting the president for not doing enough to improve the economy. >> mitt romney has been forced into a defensive mode, if you will, by newt gingrich. he scored a critical win in south carolina and is gaining ground in florida. here is our commitment 2012 update. >> mitt romney hopes the release of his tax records will and questions about his personal wealth and whether he is paying hi

gov. rick perry dropping out and throwing his support behind newt gingrich. gingrich's second wife said he asked her for an open marriage. commitment 2012 update. >> rick perry said the republican mission is to beat barack obama, and to replace him with a true conservative. >> i am suspending my campaign and endorsing newt gingrich for president of the united states. i believe he he is a conservative visionary, who can transform our country. >> gingrich is surging in south carolina, 10 points behind mitt romney in today's nbc marist poll. ron paul at 16. rick santorum at 14. the ridge trail by just five. mitt romney praised rick perry. >> he has been a great governor and was great in the race. >> but he slammed newt gingrich. >> the speaker was talking about the jaws he created in the reagan years. he had been in congress -- the jobs he created in the reagan years. he had in congress to years when reagan came to office. >> and there is more potentially damaging financial news about mitt ro

gov.hrlich. he said she is the kind of competitor taxpayers need to shake up congress. she threw her hat in the ring earlier this month challenging for the second district seat in november. >> what brought a carroll county airplane crashing down on sunday? details are ahead. >> protesters in washington, d.c., come face-to-face with the camping ban from park police. >> a school employee claims she applied for >> live, local, latebreaking -- this is wbal-tv 11 news at 5:00. in revenues at 5:00 continues now. -- 11 news at 5:00 continues now. >> 82 cents a paperwork mistake has cost to the prom -- a teacher claims a paperwork problem led to her being denied participation in the early retirement incentive plan. >> she is fighting back saying she just wants what is owed to her. barry simms joins us in the studio. >> we have been going through the early retirement application she received. she still believes she is eligible for the plan. she says she discussed it with school officials and claims

gov. rick perry. mitt romney banking for support quickly turned speech into an attack on president obama. >> president obama wants to put free enterprise on trial desperate republicans have joined forces with them. this is a mistake for our party and the nation. country already has eight leader that divides us with the bitter politics of an beth >> also criticized military strategy and social issues says benefits cannot be a short for everyone >> political reporter rick pearson and the wgn more on the big victory for mitt romney hettick into south carolina at before we get to that the big surprise >> basically says all about it hampshire ranked it the way the polls are trending can finish with less than 70 percent a good second place finish what i think we really needed some work in 20-25 percent range >> south carolina different odors and compared them for us >> in hampshire mitt romney is a known quantity there former governor of the neighboring state of massachusetts right there on the

drove here from wichita falls texas to try to win the votes texas gov. rick perry >> we all saw the polls but i am telling you as someone who knows rick perry personally that there is no quick and rick perry >> after the speeches know what in this room leaves without a bite out slips of paper with the name of favored candidates but one symbol of the uncertain republican base and iowa rick santorum caucus represented did did not take the job until one week ago after finding other candidates and what things i like about all of them positive and negative attributes of each of them you just with your options and i landed with rick santorum >> i just got off of the telephone with the chairman of precinct 60 died and des moines gave me the results from one caucus only out of more than 1700. mitt romney finishing first place by three votes and ron paul second and that rick santorum third. as i mentioned in the peace that tom mentioned as well the issue of michelle bachmann finished with one boat behind john hunt spent the former utah governor not even actively

when gov. rick perry called me and said he wanted to endorse me, i knew that his passion was indicative of the 10th amendment. i asked him to develop a strong platform plank and implementation legislation for the contract this fall to work with state and local officials to truly have a robust implementation of the 10th amendment to return power back home. [applause] herman cain and i have had many conversations going back to when he served on the commission of tax reform that we developed with jack kemp in the mid-1990s when i was speaker. we really understood, we first got together fighting hillarycare even before that. i knew that his central passion. when we chatted about the possibility of him joining us tonight, i said to him in the exactly same spirit i approached gov. perry. i would hope he would co-chair a commission on jobs economic growth, and taxes that would look at what we should be developing for the contract this fall and what we should be implementing in january. i said in advan

judge has barred the state of mississippi from releasing any prisoners who recently pardon my former gov. haley barbour it is his final days in office barber approved full pardons' 49199 people including 14 convicted murderers now a judge has blocked the release of 21 inmates who were still serving their sentences and were behind bars when the pardons were announced the judge also ordered five convicts who of already released to appear at a hearing this month miss a syrupy mississippi attorney general jim hood is among those outraged by the actions of former gov. haley barbour ... >>commands cellphones silenced the new york philharmonic tuesday night it happened during a performance of mahler's ninth send any which is an emotional 82 minute piece ... philharmonic conductor allen gilbert said the noise was not stopping and he had no other choice but to halt his musicians he then turned to the direction of the front row and said " would you please just admit it ... it's ok just turn it off ... is it off now? >>audience members cheered the conductor the phone was shut off and the music resu

gov. worth with them went her finger at the president later told reporter president was disturbed by her book says president was patronizing says president walter did not feel he was being treated cordially gabrielle giffords returns to the floor of house the purpose of the tips to officially resign from office. praised very well liked congresswoman both sides of the aisle democratic lawmaker from arizona focusing on recovery. shot in the head of the last year by gunmen who opened fire in tucson. closest friends democratic congresswoman from florida had written that one day she would recover and will return. her mission is to get through to students at and succeeding next teacher of the month and later in sports chicago bulls were can get on both ends fifth win in a row vee. i used to not travel very much, but then i discovered hotwire. now, i use all my vacation days. i can afford to visit my folks for the holidays. and reconnect with my girlfriends in vegas. because i get ridiculously lo

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. >> gov. martin o'malley had his details on its proposal for the state's tax on gasoline. kenndis gibson has teh details. >> gas prices are expected go up. this gas tax increase it makes a lot of unhappy drivers. this man drive to hundred miles per day for his business -- 200 miles every day. >> 11 of these will raise prices for customers. >> that may be a reality of gov. martin o'malley's plan goes through. he wants to institute a 6% tax increase. >> we have to deal with it either way. it is what it is. of course, it may be unpleasant. >> the tax hike could mean an extra $600 million per year for the state. o'malley told our partner wtop that it will be used to ease congestion on local roads. >> we are not investing what we should be in our transportation infrastructure roads and mass transit. >> it may receive some bombs on the way to annapolis. it is unpopular with the vast majority of drivers. >> my gas gauges going up and down. . crying about it will not change anything. people need to get together and stop buying gas. >> even though the gas tax has not changed in 20

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. >> gov. martin o'malley told the subcommittee when he thinks the idea should be put into law. as you can imagine, not everyone is on board. brian bellows by the indianapolis with the latest. -- brian bell is in annapolis. >> they say it is forbidden in the bible and will be up to the legislature to decide. the prizes began, as you said today with a very contentious hearing. the opposing forces pact the lobby. a committee room doors open and they ran in to grab up precious seats. passion on this runs higher than any other. >> all families have the right to marry. they should live their lives in thise way they see fit. >> children without a father will be more likely to end up in prison. >> they have heard this all before. it was pulled from the house floor last year when there appeared there were not about -- not enough votes. the difference is this year, governor o'malley is supporting the bill. what does balances equal protection of the civil marriage rights with of the important protection of religious freedom for all. >> standing against the governor is a united group of re

. >> this wednesday, gov. martin o'malley will deliver the state of the state address. the speech begins at noon in annapolis. it is not now with the governor will speak about. among the items on the agenda, more taxes and fees. he is expected to push a higher income tax for some as well as an expanded sales tax. the governor will also backed a same-sex marriage bill. on wednesday, federal officials to release new numbers unemployment rates for the d.c. metro region. the report will be issued by the euro of -- euro of labor statistics. the biggest area of growth is the health-care industry. >> a big event on the national mall, a lighting ceremony. the new lights is 65% less energy. the ceremony begins at 5:30. >> space camp in huntsville alabama, is special for all the kids who go there. for two maryland boys, it is even more special. pamela brown has their story. >> 11-year-old joshed and 14- year-old matthew are typical brothers. >> they share something that makes them different from most. >> i was born as the same disease as my brother. >> by age 6 both of them start

. >> former south dakota gov. will state -- the funeral is wednesday. thursday.e served four terms as south as a statevernor and congressman. was 72 years old. >> there are two republican presidential debate set for this week. the first one is tomorrow in myrtle beach, south carolina. fox news is hosting. the second one is thursday. that one will be hosted by cnn in charleston. primary is this saturday. >> on wednesday, apple will be holding an education announcement in new york. they are keeping quiet about the specifics. havespeculate it may ibook.ng to do with observers say this is not be one of the company's major events. tuesday, president obama series the world champion st. louis cardinals to white house. the visible commemorate their victory this past october. the cardinals will pay a visit to wounded service members at reed national military medical center. >> here is a look at the week ahead. the capitals are home on .uesday wednesday, the team heads north on the montreal. south for a game against the carolina hurricanes. the wizards are at home all week

indiana gov.the republican response and herman cain will deliver the tea party response. >> thousands in pens state today coming across the country to say goodbye at the spiritual center on campus. joe paterno died at the age of 85 and he will be laid to rest tomorrow. >> thousands of commuters may soon breathe a sigh of relief. the council endorsed a rapid bus system instead of a light rail system that would join rockville and clarksburg. ben eisler explains. >> she commutes to gaithersburg every day. >> it can take me two hours to get to work sometimes. >> soon, others may opt for a bus ride instead. today, the montgomery county council approved the proposal for a rapid bus system. at a cost of almost $800 million for light rail but the bus system costs much less and what happened 10 years earlier. >> it is for the quality of life. >> roger berliner does it will bring commuters from. -- point a to point b. >> this is not your father's boss. and has dedicated lanes. >> i personally would want the

now the law gov.igned a bill today cracking down on pension abuse legislation came as a result of wgn chicago tribune investigation >> putting an end to union leaders bump it up city pensions to much higher union salaries. stops double dipping getting to pensions for a single job and keeps lobbyists who work one day substitute teachers from getting the benefit for life bittersweet movement for sponsor minority house leader tom cross. the good news thanks to you press we found about the problem reacted quickly add to the governor signed it a shame we have to do with this type of problem >> not everybody is happy double dipping in the past unconstitutional because it could take benefits away from it existed retirees not true says tom cross has never been the intent to go after retired workers began to add to his reform tom cross is happy reform is bipartisan >> i applaud the issue but the fact we have these issues is frustrating we are a state pension issues in many ways example >> the governor and legi

>> thanks to the $1 billion deficit, gov.tin o'malley will release his legislative plans to mawr. but legislative leaders are looking at changes in pension costs and other issues. >> i will let you know how you >> i will let you know how you can get a >> the ravens fans are showing their support for the team as they get closer and closer to the super bowl. one local hair salon is giving female fans some new options, even one inspired by joe flacco's for manchu. >> reagan's fever -- raven's fever is all over town and including the valley. >> showing your team spirit is not just going to the game anymore. it is daian, day out, all during the week. you see everyone wearing their jerseys. >> that is why they are introducing new ways that especially the the ravens fans can show their purpose of pride. it includes temporary hair flair. >> i have strands of tinsel that look kind of like christmas tree. it could be different colors. them have purple extensions. -- then we have purple extensions. >> it could also include fake eyelashe

indiana gov. rising republican star.he speech jason desanto veteran speech could even think thank you for joining us. >> definitely in campaign mode state of the union address different purposes. governmental a ceremonial but during election year no mistake is about the campaign to win what election year state of the union is supposed to do a fragment of the debate for the campaign season and the person delivering try to turn people's vote for reelection house to bring the issue successfully. >> before we ask you for a great out how he did much more inflection in his voice style last year felt more like a droning on no highs or lows this time he does get out almost aloud at times that we can do this that type of thing. >> i noticed that favorable thing about the speech not just stylistic component but what it tells of the person delivering the speech somebody straw and content of what they are doing and somebody like period last year he flattened out in the middle and did not seem that engaged. you want to see passion an

when gov. rick perry called me and said he wanted to endorse me, i knew that his passion was indicative of the 10th amendment. i asked him to develop a strong platform plank and implementation legislation for the contract this fall to work with state and local officials to truly have a robust implementation of the 10th amendment to return power back home. [applause] herman cain and i have had many conversations going back to when he served on the commission of tax reform that we developed with jack kemp in the mid-1990s when i was speaker. we really understood, we first got together fighting hillary care even before that. i knew that his central passion. when we chatted about the possibility of him joining us tonight, i said to him in the exactly same spirit i approached gov. perry. i would hope he would co-chair a commission on jobs, economic growth, and taxes that would look at what we should be developing for the contract this fall and what we should be implementing in january. i said in adv

a former arkansas gov. mike huckabee was the featured speaker. tomorrow, march for life is planning a much bigger rally at noon. president obama issued a short statement saying he intends to protect a woman's right to choose. the winner of the south carolina primary was back in d.c. today. newt gingrich had a busy morning appearing on talk shows. this afternoon he went to church. >> this has been such an amazing narrative. two weeks ago mitt romney et. all but certain to be the republican nominee. that is all over. three different primaries, three different letters. newt gingrich is the comeback kid. >> how are you feeling this morning, sir? >> on the sunday talk show, the former house speaker pulled no punches about the media coverage of his personal life. >> deliberately trying to set the stage and read the game. >> i am the one candidate to can clearly defeat obama. >> his stunning south carolina of said is seen as a game changer. >> of this race is getting more interesting. >> mitt romney attacking him. >> when my opponent attack success and

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gail pennybacker, abc7 news. >> gov.o'malley vows to build new public schools across the state. he announced a proposal to spend $170 million on school construction. his proposal is part of a larger initiative that will spur job creation. it will support more than 11,000 jobs. >> time now for a check on the traffic situation. >> all of the travel lanes open on the beltway but very heavy on the belt loop between the dulles toll road and 470 spur back to georgia ave. also slow from baltimore avenue 2 annapolis rd.. telegraphed back to the van doren. but slow traffic right now from the american legion bridge all the way to 66. tapping on the brakes near baltimore ave. northbound interstate 95, action backed up. usual southbound delays right now. leon and allison, back to you in the studio. >> still ahead, if you have not felt the pain at the pump this year -- you will. it may only be the beginning. >> a bizarre home and evasion hostage situation, and bank robbery clucks a bizarre crime in arkansas. place all looking for a m

gov. perry? gov. romney? gov. huntsman. compare the records. >> i am a -- i am biased because i think governors make good presidents, and so do virginians, we have had eight. i am not running. the three things we talked about, we talked about up front frank, i have talked about this in your focus groups. what people say we need to do to restore the great country that we have is get the american engine of opportunity back to work with more jobs, in our fiscal house in order, families are doing it and businesses are doing and the federal government should do it, too. we have to balance our state budgets. they print money tim has been a good boy for not doing that. [applause] not all of "they." we have self and forced debt ceilings and our state, they don't. we need voices like tim scott being of a say how we get that in order. and leadership. those are the three key issues i see coming up. i have said i'm so what partial the governors because when i see the failures in leadership and direction of this administration, the skil

week, her husband, and gov. o'malley, will rework of the same-sex marriage bill. >> we have a car seat recall you should know about. the problem, defective credits harnessed allow the to become detached. includingnformation, wjla.com.ers, go to >> we are hearing the frantic 911 call moments before demi moore was rushed to the hospital. she awake? a sheet breathing? >> yes. >> she is convulsing. >> the actress is said to be doing fine now. she became ill after smoking an unidentified substance. is now being treated for exhaustion in rehab. starbig-name hollywood acting muscled by impersonating a man in her latest film. arch campbell has the first look whether glenn close can pull it off. >> albert. >> glenn close got an oscar .omination this week she plays a woman posing as a living in 19th century ireland. the story has an unexpected twist. don't you think the guy looks like glenn close? have a nice weekend, everybody. that.nk you for was talking about we had four days in one today. >> we started out with spring

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. >> an appeal by gov. rick perry to appear on the virginia ballot has been rejected. >> mixed news for the front runner in south carolina. a new poll shows romney better off than just one month ago but along with being on top comes the demands. this time, it is about his checkbook. karen travers has the latest from the campaign trail. >> for the first time, and he gave it a peek into his tax return. >> the effective rate i have been paying? closer to 15%. >> he is worth an estimated $250 million, and that a 15% tax return, he may pay less than some middle-class americans. how is that possible? >> the last 10 years, my income is overwhelmingly from investments made in the past. >> that means it salary is not his primary income. they are taxed at a rate of 15% much lower than the 35% applied to the rawages of americans. he has been under fire from rivals to release his tax returns. >> we need you to release your income tax to the people of this country can see how you have made more money. >> he says if and

we turn now to about 2012 for alaska gov. sarah palin. she seems pretty close to throwing her support behind a republican candidate. last night on fox news, she made a surprise announcement. it was almost like an endorsement. she wants supporters in south carolina to focus in on one candidate. >> if i were to go to south carolina to keep this thing going, i would vote for new tot. >> another win for medtronic to block up the race for the white house. -- another win for mitt romney could lock up the race for the white house. our sister station will host wall-to-wall coverage. special coverage from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on saturday night. back to center stage on capitol hill, lawmakers are taking a symbolic vote this afternoon voting against raising the government's borrowing. today, the no vote is a dead issue in the senate. democrats call it political theater. internet blackouts, why some of your favorite web sites are in the dark today and sending a message. then saving lives with a high- tech overhaul. a look at an updated area. and a

this morning, former gov. bob ehrlich told us he is endorsing mitt romney for president. >> what does he have that makes him a contender? >> this country needs a leader- manager. jobs, the economy. this will not be a social issue campaign. this will be an issue of where is my smart, educated kid going to get a job? middle managers have been downsized. there's a lot of middle-class banks -- angst. when you have that, you have a difficult election cycles. >> his book examines national issues in the context of his experience in maryland. our coverage continues online. you can follow the candidates and keep track of who is leading the pack on the politics page of wbaltv.com. baltimore police are searching for clues in a deadly shooting of a man through the window of a home in south baltimore. police were called to the brooklyn section of the city just before 4:00 this morning. police say someone shot at the front windows of the home. he was taken to shop, where he died. one person is recovering from injuries after

. >> in section 2012, the budget battle shaping up in annapolis as the gop freshmen take and gov. martin o'malley's tax proposal. state house republicans want to tear up the proposal and are in the process of coming up with their own plan. the governor proposes expanding the sales tax to digital products, including items like e-books, greeting cards, itunes and ring towns, and reducing tax exemptions for those earning $100,000 or more. the governor says he is pushing for repeals on several other taxes. republicans say no way. >> the average family is looking at $2,200 to $2,400 it hit per family per year from now until take a date. >> no word on when the republican budget proposals will be released. a suspected terrorist plead guilty in federal court. 22-year-old antonio martinez pled guilty to attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction. he was accused of scheming to attack an armed forces recruiting station in december 2010. he was arrested after he attempted to detonate what he believed to be explosives in a parked vehicle at the recruiting station he will be sentenced april

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gov they do not mind doesn'buzz in advance. >> it is balmy. >> twelve to 24 inches of snow coming to washington. >> that is not fair. good>> outside our temperature is 58 degrees. that equals a high-temperature of the day. 40 degrees above average. look of the temperature is right now. cold air is beginning to come in but it is still a ways away. here is the industrial strength stocks. there is an extreme cold warning for the dakotas. and we see a little bit of cold air and a little ripple. any of that stuff will be staying well to our north. this has been a winter without much snow. the farmers do not want to see extreme cold. this is the storm out into washington state. there is heavy snow in the cascades and lots more to come. it has been quite a day. this is the time lapse. you can see some of the snow on the ground, and this is on the edge of what is going to be of a store not only for washington but seattle. you can see a lot of moisture is really beginning to come into oregon and around the cascades. they will be getting more. nothing really going on around us. you will see th

. >> maryland gov. martin o'malley is taking a stand in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage. he proposed the bill in front of the senate judiciary committee today saying the bill offers legal protections to children of gay couples. a similar bill stalled in the house on part because of the religious concerns. this year's bill offers additional protections to religious institutions to do not support the marriage. >> president obama touted the accomplishments of the american auto industry and his administration during a visit to washington on the show. he checked out several fuel- efficient models including a chevrolet hybrid and the newest board fusion. he called the new high-tech vehicles and their research into the auto industry "a testimony to some outstanding work." the d.c. auditor continues until sunday. still to come, no intimation in the controversy over the construction of a montgomery county soccer field. the questions surrounding the county executive. >> how long will the warm weather last? bob ryan has but we can expect. >> superbowl weather is a non- issue in indi

. >> virginia gov. bob mcdonnell state of the in virginia address tonight. >> we kept taxes low, regulation litigation to a minimum. we made a wise investment and innomic development transportation, people.ur says that he wants to more in education, but teachers more accountable. -- planshowdown over a down an organic farm. every elected official in county stand by and does fight, fight. [applause] residents blasted council members during a public hearing tonight. leaders want to turn the land into soccer fields. they will accept new proposals tomorrow. proposal fell through. supporters of the farm said the is a positive educational tool. >> a strong show of support, respect, for a with local tyson gave the ultimate sacrifice. in a small town of woodboro line the streets to pay tribute to ronald h. wildrick , one of the latest casualties in afghanistan. >> one-of-a-kind. you could tell him for five or five years, it did matter. he >> france of army specialist armyidns of -- friends of specialist ronald

that is gov. mitch daniels. he was talked about as a presidential candidate but he decided not to run. >> still to come, see what president obama picked the happiest place on earth to deliver his greatest -- his latest message about jobs in america. >> a camera company has fallen on hard times. we will tell you how kodak is trying to survive. >> a battle over back fees. this would be a pricey one for people in our area. >> the proposed 20 cent fee on plastic bags used in most stores. there are some exceptions to the role. >> you see them on the side of the road or blowing their parking lots, but now new legislation is aimed at getting consumers to turn away from plastic shopping bags and go for reusable backs. some jurisdictions have implemented a 5 cent tax per bag, virginia is looking at a fee for times that amount. >> 20 cents a back, that is a lot of money. >> 26 states in the district of columbia have adopted similar laws. montgomery county just went into affect three weeks ago. he says the proposed tax wou

gov. o'malley said that passing the bill is a top legislative priority for him this session. the governor said compassion, understanding, and justice need to be part of this debate. >> it is the dignity of a free and diverse people, who at the end of the day, all want the same thing for their children, for their children to be able to lift in a loving and caring and a stable home that is protected equally under the law. >> tomorrow, senate judicial proceedings will hold a hearing on the bill. we will stay on top of what is happening which are tax dollars and the laws that could affect you. david collins has a daily preview on our website, wbaltv.com. baltimore city police are investigating a deadly make night shooting in baltimore. we are told the victim, a 19- year-old man, was shot in the head. the victim's head has not been released at this time. he was taken to shock trauma, where he died. baltimore city fire officials responded to the discovery of a body in the tabs cover. the body was found just after 9:00 this morning. no word on the age or gender of the victim. baltim

she now has the support of fellow republican former gov. bob ehrlich. he said she is the kind of person taxpayers need to shake a congress. she threw her hat and the rain earlier this month for the second district seat. >> mitt romney and newt gingrich continued the war of words ahead of the florida primary. nikole killion is live in washington with the latest. mitt new poll shows n romney with a lead over newt gingrich. mitt romney expressed confidence that a victory on tuesday may be in reach. at stops in florida, he made some jokes at newt gingrich's expense. send them to the moon. [laughter] he was paid $one. 6 million to be a lobbyist for freddie mac. they said that is not what we want in the white house. >> newt gingrich countered that mitt romney is running a dishonest campaign and pretending he is somebody he is not. >> we nominated a moderate in 2008 and he lost. mitt romney is more liberal than either of those candidates. >> gingrich was joined on the trail by his latest endorsers, including one of ronald reagan's sons and herman cain. >> my r

gov tv, the examiner and world channel. thank you so much for your support. [applause] and if you're -- this celebration also received the support of so many individuals as well as professional small businesses and community organizations. you'll see their names listed on the screen and in the program book. and on the website. a.p.a. -- apasf.org. those attending this celebration for the past few years, we have been treated to so many fabulous and unique ethnic, cultural performances. this year, certainly no exception. the northern california cherry blossom festival just celebrated its 44th year. during which the 2011 queen and court was selected. so tonight, the 2011 court will perform their opening number from the queens program, choreographed by mickey nowitzki and music by shina ringo entitled ringo uotota. please welcome the 2011 northern california cherry blossom court. [applause] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [applause] >> thank you once again. the 2011 cherry blossom court. a beautiful performance. and now the special moment we've all been waiting for. the asian pacific

gov. martin o'malley is seeking changes in the tax code that could impact those making $100,000 a year or more. the governor unveiled his plan to rein in the deficit including measures to cap income tax deductions and phase out exemptions for those who earn at least $100,000 a year. he says he knows the measures may be unpopular. >> i do not like doing this. in order to protect the priorities of the people of our state, there are difficult things that we need to ask of one another. >> opponents say it amounts to nothing more than class warfare. baltimore city homicide detectives are investigating a deadly shooting. officers were called just before 10:00 wednesday night after someone reported a body on the playground. the man was pronounced dead at the same. no arrests have been made. a harford county man behind bars, accused of shooting at another car during a road rage incident wednesday afternoon. 34-year-old nicholas heider is charged with first-degree assault and reckless endangerment.

this time, texas gov. rick perry has decided to end his presidential campaign that was marred with disappointing moments. >> as i have contemplated the future of this campaign, i have come to the conclusion that there is no viable path forward for me in his 2012 campaign. >> now he is endorsing newt gingrich. >> what is broken in america is not our people. it is our politics. and what we need in washington is a place that is humbler. >> mitt romney is slamming newt gingrich, accusing him of trying to take credit for all the jobs credit while the was the speaker of the house in the 1990's. >> he is taking credit for the jobs made in america during the reagan years. that is like al gore taking credit for the internet. >> he became so controversial that he helped reelect a democratic president. >> newt gingrich is playing soft on illegal immigration. >> according to recent polls newt gingrich has cut ronnie's lead in half in two weeks. >> i expect the romney campaign to be unending lee dirty and dishonest for