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jennifer davis, fox news. >> senator kennedy did not live obviously to see health care reform pass. but he did complete his memoirs. through compass, look back at the life and career coming out this fall. >> and with the death of kennedy, president obama has lost a key ally on health care reform. democrats hope to fulfill kennedy's dream of universal health care but unsure how t his death will affect the vote. it can take months before his seat is filled. but one analyst said the battle could be won with a reconciliation procedure. >> that means the health care reform legitimate is treated as a budgetary matter. it is. involves expenditure of government money, and in that case, they will invoke the reconciliation procedure that requires them to get 51 votes. in order to succeed. >> he says if the reconciliation procedure is used, final legislation could be more liberal and increases the probability that we will have a government health insurance program to compete with private health care programs. >> that brings us to the question of the day. do you think the death of senator edwar
jennifer davis, fox news. >> senator kennedy did not live obviously to see health care reform pass. but he did complete his memoirs. through compass, look back at the life and career coming out this fall. >> and with the death of kennedy, president obama has lost a key ally on health care reform. democrats hope to fulfill kennedy's dream of universal health care but unsure how t his death will affect the vote. it can take months before his seat is filled. but one analyst said the...
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jennifer davis has more. >> the president said new economic numbers show the recession gripping the nation is easing. >> the gdp revealed in the last few months, the economy has done measurably better than we had thought. >> the gdp or gross domestic product measures the total value of all goods and services produced within the u.s. considered the best barometer of the country's economic health. and although it fell by 1 percent in the second quarter that is less than expected. >> democrats cheered the numbers. saying there are a direct result of the $787 billion economic stimulus program they passed. >> all of those facts show the democrats were right. and republicans didn't see the value apparently. in the recovery and reinvestment act. >> but g.o.p. argue the policies are doing more harm than good. >> this country will not grow itself out of recession. on the backs of the american people through higher taxes. government takeovers and bailouts. >> other critics point out that gdp has fallen four quarters for the first time since 1947 and consumer spending fell 1.2 percent in the second q
jennifer davis has more. >> the president said new economic numbers show the recession gripping the nation is easing. >> the gdp revealed in the last few months, the economy has done measurably better than we had thought. >> the gdp or gross domestic product measures the total value of all goods and services produced within the u.s. considered the best barometer of the country's economic health. and although it fell by 1 percent in the second quarter that is less than...
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fox 5's jennifer davis has the news edge on this one. >> reporter: there are over 200 clunkers on the lot here at fitzgerald auto mall as this program comes to an end but it was a bit of a rough ride on this final day for a lot of dealers because the website they used to submit their rebates crashed for several hours so the government is ging them all a little bit more time to submit their last- minute paperwork. even though the sun didn't set on the cash for clunkers program until 8:00 p.m., sarah tried and failed to get five dealers to let him trade in his 2000 mazda on the last day of the program. >> they said basically no, we're not growing to do it because we're not going to take chance on government paying us back. it's frustrating especially when you know it's a program that you want to go to. i was out of the country. i just came in and i was trying to take advantage of it. >> reporter: a lot of dealers stopped taking part in the program early so they could focus on submitting all of their paperwork to the government. >> the blue chevy pickup right there we have. then we took
fox 5's jennifer davis has the news edge on this one. >> reporter: there are over 200 clunkers on the lot here at fitzgerald auto mall as this program comes to an end but it was a bit of a rough ride on this final day for a lot of dealers because the website they used to submit their rebates crashed for several hours so the government is ging them all a little bit more time to submit their last- minute paperwork. even though the sun didn't set on the cash for clunkers program until 8:00...
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jennifer davis is in washington with more. >>reporter: in massachusetts, they memorialize edward kennedy, the man. the tributes were for a way for crowds to bid farewell. as he made one last stop in front of the senate, 47 years worth of washington friends, colleague and staffers packed the steps to honor the legislator. >> thank you for sharing the senator and so much of his life with us. >>reporter: the statesman's body travelled through the heart of the city that was his second home uto arlington national cemetery where he was buried by his slain brothers. >> earlier in boston, mourners filled the church for his funeral mass. in the pews, more than 85 members of the kennedy clan, and 58 current senators from both sides of the political aisle. president obama delivered a eulogist ojy. >> we loved this kind and tender hero ewho persevered through pain and tragedy. >>reporter: kennedy's son shared memories of a father they said wasn't perfect, but had a big heart. ted kennedy jr. choked back tears as he recalled his father's e
jennifer davis is in washington with more. >>reporter: in massachusetts, they memorialize edward kennedy, the man. the tributes were for a way for crowds to bid farewell. as he made one last stop in front of the senate, 47 years worth of washington friends, colleague and staffers packed the steps to honor the legislator. >> thank you for sharing the senator and so much of his life with us. >>reporter: the statesman's body travelled through the heart of the city that was his...
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jennifer davis has their story. >> they still have to clear customs after they get off the bus. >> reporter: four families wait anxiously for their teenagers to arrive from beijing and they see their children looking happy and most importantly healthy. >> i had fun there. and i could have stayed longer, but i like to be home. >> reporter: 21 students left july 13th to learn about e chinese culture and language but all were quarantined by the chinese government and some of them hospitalized when half of the group got sick. >> almost everyone else was sick and i felt bad but i was kind of blessed because i didn't get swine flu or go to a hospital. >> reporter: 11 kids went to the hospital and 9 tested positive for the virus. beg alone in the hospital was scary they say but they say the virus wasn't so bad. >> it's like the flu. it me -- to me i thought it was just a cold. they said it was swine flu and i had to quarantined and go to the hospital and stay there. >> reporter: everyone agrees it was not hardest on the six students but their parents back in the u.s. >> it was way harder for them.
jennifer davis has their story. >> they still have to clear customs after they get off the bus. >> reporter: four families wait anxiously for their teenagers to arrive from beijing and they see their children looking happy and most importantly healthy. >> i had fun there. and i could have stayed longer, but i like to be home. >> reporter: 21 students left july 13th to learn about e chinese culture and language but all were quarantined by the chinese government and some...
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jennifer davis reports. >> reporter: he's not your typical 11-year-old boy.lementary school reporter from florida wears a suit and has business cards. but he's still kind enough to offer to help us with our gear. even though he gets recognized by fans and has interviewed plenty of big names. he's also completely comfortable chatting up the rock star he sees standing on the street. but that's nothing compared to the business this young journalist has wrapped up in washington. >> when i saw president obama, it was like, wow, this is the. of the united states. i shook his hand. my leg started to tremble a little. >> reporter: because you were so nervous in. >> yup. >> thanks for meeting with me. >> of course. thank you very much. >> reporter: that's right, thursday he interviewed president obama at the white house asking him about education, his basketball skills and school lunches. >> we have french fries and mangos every day for lunch. >> i love mangos too but i'm not sure we can get them in every school. >> reporter: he became a sensation in 2008 after he wra
jennifer davis reports. >> reporter: he's not your typical 11-year-old boy.lementary school reporter from florida wears a suit and has business cards. but he's still kind enough to offer to help us with our gear. even though he gets recognized by fans and has interviewed plenty of big names. he's also completely comfortable chatting up the rock star he sees standing on the street. but that's nothing compared to the business this young journalist has wrapped up in washington. >> when...
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let's go to jennifer davis who is in tyson's corner tonight. >> reporter: hi, brian. the president is throwing some of his presidential star power in. we expect tim kaine to be here, the governor as well. the president will speak in about an hour. there is a preprogram that just started. it's packed here. folks say they are already d supporters, some are on the fence and a few wanted to come out and here the president speak. d is a moderate state senator. he faces a cough race against bob mcdonnell. it vote for obama in 2008 thanks to the vigorous grass routes campaign that was mounted. will it stay in the democratic column? mcdonnell at this point is trying to link d's with obama and the white house acknowledges in many ways this is a referendum on them and the democratic congress. they want to help d's. we expect the president to be out here in an hour talking at the rally. we will have the latest at 10:00. >> see you then. >>> following the president's appearance, the gp will thrust their candidate on to the national stage. he will give the addss on president obama
let's go to jennifer davis who is in tyson's corner tonight. >> reporter: hi, brian. the president is throwing some of his presidential star power in. we expect tim kaine to be here, the governor as well. the president will speak in about an hour. there is a preprogram that just started. it's packed here. folks say they are already d supporters, some are on the fence and a few wanted to come out and here the president speak. d is a moderate state senator. he faces a cough race against bob...
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on capitol hill, jennifer davis, fox 5 news. >>> speaking of russ, did you see vladimir putin going shirtless again during a super vacation in siberia, riding horseback. not the first time he stripped down for the cameras. this is the latest in a long line of his shirtless photo opens. remember when he shot the tiger? he posed for cameras then, too. >>> are you thinking about asking your boss a raise? something that may give you more confidence coming up next. >>> you don't hear about this too often. a local woman out walking her dog in the city attacked by a snake. >>> first, tony soprano on the big screen? the buzz has been building since the finale. ♪ doctor says i have to lower my cholesterol. here you go, mr. noran. (announcer) trying to lower your cholesterol can be a challenge. but with the help of honey nut cheerios' sweet taste, lowering your cholesterol is a non-challenge. get your free sample online at non-challenge.com this is really good! >>> not something you expect to see. a d.c. woman snapped this photo, a copper head snake moments after it bit her. john henrehan has that stor
on capitol hill, jennifer davis, fox 5 news. >>> speaking of russ, did you see vladimir putin going shirtless again during a super vacation in siberia, riding horseback. not the first time he stripped down for the cameras. this is the latest in a long line of his shirtless photo opens. remember when he shot the tiger? he posed for cameras then, too. >>> are you thinking about asking your boss a raise? something that may give you more confidence coming up next. >>> you...
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jennifer davis, fox 5 news. >>> and a nice day. you stepped outside. what did you find?found some sunshine. a found a little bit of a 5 6teurgrde ees.65 degrees. who can ask for anything more. >> a good selling point. >> here is what s going on out there. if you get the chance, step outside. 65 degrees, relative humidity, winds out of the north at 7 miles per hour and the barometic pressure is on the rise now, 30.10 and rising. here is your radar, let's see where is the rain? there it was hetthe ocean and there it goes. we'll be rain-free today. most of the eastern seaboard will be. here is why. high pressure settling in for the next 24 hours that will dominate our weather. t will be a calm and quiet day. a good amount of sunshine during the course of the day today. it will be a little while before the heat builds in. we don't expect to see that today. instead it will be warm with low humidity. your forecast for today and the next five days, high today of about 85 degrees. tomorrow 90. slight chance of a late-day shower or thunderstorm. and then sunday monday and tuesday
jennifer davis, fox 5 news. >>> and a nice day. you stepped outside. what did you find?found some sunshine. a found a little bit of a 5 6teurgrde ees.65 degrees. who can ask for anything more. >> a good selling point. >> here is what s going on out there. if you get the chance, step outside. 65 degrees, relative humidity, winds out of the north at 7 miles per hour and the barometic pressure is on the rise now, 30.10 and rising. here is your radar, let's see where is the...
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. >> in washington, jennifer davis, fox 5 news. >> yup, that kid is going places. weaver is from a small town plagued by crime and poverty getting acclaimed for his work, he's been awarded a full scholarship to albany state university in georgia and he joins his brother and sister, too. you can see the entire interview on our website, www.myfoxdc.com. the news is far from over tonight. the news edge at 6 starts right now. >>> from top cop to inmate. alexandrea's former police chief kicking off a five-day jail sentence. david baker pleading guilty to
. >> in washington, jennifer davis, fox 5 news. >> yup, that kid is going places. weaver is from a small town plagued by crime and poverty getting acclaimed for his work, he's been awarded a full scholarship to albany state university in georgia and he joins his brother and sister, too. you can see the entire interview on our website, www.myfoxdc.com. the news is far from over tonight. the news edge at 6 starts right now. >>> from top cop to inmate. alexandrea's former...
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fox 5's jennifer davis has the story. >> i'm still trying to get used to the fact that the presidentunited states flew marine one to virginia for me. >> reporter: that he did. creigh deeds got a boost from the president himself. mr.obama and governor tim kaine stunned out to stump for the moderate state senator from rural virginia swrie need every one of you to knock on doors and make phone calls an get fired up once again so we can go towards the future confident, with creigh deeds leading the great commonwealth of children. >> deeds is trailing in the poll and face as a tough race again republican bob mcdonnell. >> i asked for your continue continued support to build on the success of mark warner and tim kaine as we prepare for sprint the last 89 days into this fall campaign. >> reporter: deeds is getting help because the virginia governor's race is about more than the two men on the ticket. virginia, a once solidly republican state, backed obama in 2008 but even obama advisors recognize this race can now be seen as a referendum on the white house and democratic congress and the jo
fox 5's jennifer davis has the story. >> i'm still trying to get used to the fact that the presidentunited states flew marine one to virginia for me. >> reporter: that he did. creigh deeds got a boost from the president himself. mr.obama and governor tim kaine stunned out to stump for the moderate state senator from rural virginia swrie need every one of you to knock on doors and make phone calls an get fired up once again so we can go towards the future confident, with creigh deeds...
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jennifer davis has the story. >> i'm still trying to get used to the fact that the. of the united states flew marine one to virginia for me. >> reporter: that he did. democratic gubertorial candidate crea deeds got a boost from the president himself. mr. obama and governor tim kaine turned out at this fund raise near mclean to stump for the moderate seat senator from rural virginia. >> i need every one of you to knock on doors and make phone calls and get fir up once again so that we can go towards the future with confidence with deeds leading the commonwealth of virginia. >> reporter: he faces a tough race against republican bob mcdonnell. >> i ask for your continued support to build on the success of mark warner and tim kaine as we prepare to sprint these last 89 days into the fall campaign. >> reprter: deeds is getting help from some heavy hiters in his party because the virginia governor's race is about more than the two men on the ticket. virginia a once solid republican state backed obama [ inaudible ] the party is doing what it can to keep the state blue? in o
jennifer davis has the story. >> i'm still trying to get used to the fact that the. of the united states flew marine one to virginia for me. >> reporter: that he did. democratic gubertorial candidate crea deeds got a boost from the president himself. mr. obama and governor tim kaine turned out at this fund raise near mclean to stump for the moderate seat senator from rural virginia. >> i need every one of you to knock on doors and make phone calls and get fir up once again so...
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jennifer has tonight off. crime and justice report are tonight. criticism over the arrest of 17-year-old lamont davis. >> davis is behind bars charged with attempted murder. following the shooting of a 5-year-old and another child. the man overseeing the department of juvenile services spoke to fox 45 to discusses gps monitoring and whether it works in keeping the public safe. >> we have seen a lot of success with this. and, i believe, we will continue to. you will always have some sensationalized stories like lamont davis. >> davis was being monitored. the gps manufacturer said the device can only track offenders if the ankle device is charged. but davis' case proves that there are limitations. >> you know, there are ways that you can get around the tracking of a one piece unit. just are there are ways that you can try to force the system. set up of the program, and making sure that the youth knows there are consequences. >> neighborhoods in the city of baltimore and across the nation, are fighting back tonight. it is the national night out against crime. neighborhood associations celebrated in seve
jennifer has tonight off. crime and justice report are tonight. criticism over the arrest of 17-year-old lamont davis. >> davis is behind bars charged with attempted murder. following the shooting of a 5-year-old and another child. the man overseeing the department of juvenile services spoke to fox 45 to discusses gps monitoring and whether it works in keeping the public safe. >> we have seen a lot of success with this. and, i believe, we will continue to. you will always have some...