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president obama is expected to visit the ups facility in landover to check out the green fleet from businesses. the white house will promote fuel efficiency in the coming weeks. >> windshield wiper action, tom. >> yes, wet snow flakes. >> it is april. >> you are sure? we are are starting off the month chill and damp. as we look at the radar. we do have that color area, pink area, a bit of snow mixing in there. most locations, it is light rain moving quickly, and pulling out of virginia now. it is chilly. above freezing. any of the wet snow flakes quickly melting. west virginia mountains, some snow there. temperatures are around 30 degrees. developing powerful storm is spreading snow in upstate new york, they are are going to get hammered with snow into new england. mid day, sprinkles, and sun breaking out, high near 50. some changes tonight, with gusty winds. we will have that, your night planner in ten minutes. >> good morning, wet roadways here. could be slick this morning. and any overnight roadway is gone. be careful, particularly on the exit ramps, they are sharp, could have swervage. the

plant in landover, maryland and talk about the unemployment rate. we can expect him to say, yes, we still have a lot of work to do but look at all the things my administration has done, that payroll tax cut part of the last minute tax deal at the end of last year. energy policy he talked about last week, education. these are all long-term goals that won't do much to spur the economy in the short term but the president expected to emphasize the positive everything that he is doing as others point to the fact that inflation, food and grass prices as well as the housing market which started this entire crisis some two years ago, three years ago still showing signs of profound weakness. that is certainly not a good sign going forward. >> we just got a note from the white house that the president will speak about jobs when he's there talking about these fuel efficient fleet vehicles, u.p.s. among the companies that is really investing in those fuel efficient vehicles. mike, it's interesting because as much as the white house is doing to try and push forw

the president announced his new national partnership of the ups in landover, md.. the company is going to use more fuel efficient cars. the president says it is a big step toward reducing dependence on foreign oil. >> when i was first elected america imported 11 million barrels of oil a day. a decade from now i want us to have cut that by 1/3. that is achievable. it is necessary. it is good for our future. we will get it done. >> the plan also includes boosting domestic oil production increasing the use of alternative fuels, and making vehicles more efficient. >>> the metro is considering a more efficient way to help you get out of the capital. they are considering express service to dulles international airport. the planners say the express train would significantly reduce the length of the trip. the station is expected to open in 2016. >>> still to come on abc 7 news at 6:00 he sacrificed for his country. >> doug killed returns with a look at the weekend forecast -- doug hill returns with a look at the weekend forecast. >> look at who was back on the ice this mor

president obama will be in landover, maryland this afternoon. he will be touting the clean vehicle fleet used by major companies in our area and across the nation. >> d.c. mayor vincent gray will be talking about the city's financial state now. he's going to release the budget for the 2012 fiscal year which happens this morning at the wilson building. >>> today was the day the d.c. circulator bus would resume its loop around the national mall but that line has now been shelved. ddot blames a sharp drop in ridership. >> roads in america are getting safer. >> in fact, they haven't been this safe since harry truman was president. a report out in the last few hours finds driving deaths are down sharply. >> that's a story that's new this morning. jessica doyle is live in arlington with a closer look at what is behind the numbers. good morning, jess. >> good morning to you, folks. of course, we're here in arlington, fairfax drive. main thoroughfare. as you reach for your keys, encouraging news for drivers. the roads haven't been this safe in a half of

shipping facility in landover. he and maryland governor martin o'malley are expected to check out green fleets from several businesses. >>> congress is getting closer to reach a deal to prevent a government shutdown. house speaker john boehner agreed to discuss a spending bill that would include about $33 billion in cuts. that's about half of the 60 billion the house voted to cut last month. a deal must be reached by next saturday to avoid a government shutdown. >>> and in just about a half hour, d.c. mayor vincent gray will prevent his new budget to the city council. the budget is expected to include $300 million in cuts. it is also expected to include revenue increase. the mayor was in our studio yesterday but would not say what the cuts are increases were. >> we're looking at revenue enhancements. we're working right up to the last minute on this. so i'd rather not foreshadow those until we actually have released the budget. but it will be a mix of increased revenue and cuts. >> those consults come on the heels

during a trip to landover, the president said this is the second month of steady growth. >> reporter: today's employment numbers were better than economists expected. the labor department announced the nation added 216,000 jobs in march. >> in the last two months looks like we may be getting an acceleration in job growth, which would be a good sign. >> reporter: the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in two years dropping from 8.9 to 8.6%. it has fallen one full percentage point. private employers led the way in march, adding 230,000 jobs. economists say it is slow but steady progress and a legitimate shine that the job market is improving. >> i think people have seen what's happened in the last six months, steady climb. month over month, new jobs. >> reporter: there are still warning signs for american consumers, continuing unrest in the middle east has caused oil prices to skyrocket. an interview, the ceo of walmart, the nation's largest retailers warned customers to be propierd inflation is an issue. it started to come in late last year. commodities, cotton. >> reporter: re

>> president obama will focus on improved fuel efficiency when he visits a ups ships facility in landover. >> rebel forces are trying to hold their line, meanwhile, foreign minister has deflected to the united kingom. he was one of the more powerful men. muammar gadhafi said others should step down because they are affected by power madness. >> the robber with a famous face. stealing from bank after bank. how the >> whether all the rain and >> whether all the rain and drizzle [ horns honking ] [ whistle blows ] [ male announcer ] can the network you live on handle the computers, tvs and technology you can't live without? ♪ verizon fios can. get the power and speed of america's largest 100% fiber optic network. verizon fios. a network ahead. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800-974-6006 tty/v. verizon fios. a network ahead. more bold flavor!onds! more variety! more of what you want... not what you don't. blue diamond almonds... more than a snack. >>> love is in the air. if you have been to dupont circle recently, you have seen the giant love sign. from the state o

plant in landover maryland. >> there they are over there. we're here today for a simple reason.o we thought we would just grab it and be on our way. i've been working them too hard. in addition to steve and ray, we also have the attorney general of maryland, doug gansler is here. [ applause ] >> and we've got one of the finest senators in the united states senate from maryland, ben cardinis in the house. we actually didn't come here to grab a package. we're actually here to announce an exciting -- between federal government and -- that will help reduce our dependance on oil that will protect our planet and spur economic growth. i gave a speech about this earlier this week. and i laid out a blue print that will put america towards a clean energy future. prices lately, whether you're filling up your tank or running a business like u.p.s. and usually, it's times like these when everybody starts saying, we should do something about our dependance on oil and when prices go back down, we forget about it and we move on. the point i made earlier this week is that we can't keep on doing

in landover, maryland, today, the president said democrats and republicans are close to a compromise. >> so given the encouraging news we received today on jobs it would be the height of irresponsibility to halt our economic momentum because of the same old washington politics. that's not what we need. >> the president went on so say that neither democrats or republicans should get 100% of what they want. >>> all right now to the crisis in libya. moammar gadhafi hasn't been seen in nearly two weeks but he apparently is getting weapons to his followers. >> we are ready. they are coming to attack my country, you know. >> where did you get this gun? >> gadaffi gave to everybody guns. >> there were some mixed messages from libyan rebels making plan to sell oil to earn cash to buy more weapons and cut a deal with a tiny arab nation kutar. gadaffi may end up staying in fire. >> gadaffi should not leave libya and that the libyan people should decide their future. >> the pentagon is preparing to pull u.s. war planes out of the mission over libya starting on sunday. >>> japanese and u.s. milit

. >>> president obama will be showcasing energy efficient vehicles in landover.ou're looking at a live picture as the crowd there waits for the president to arrive at a u.p.s. shipping facility that features a fuel-saving fleet. the white house has been especially attentive to rising gasoline prices sand eager to focus public attention on long- term energy strategies. the administration's energy proposals include boosting domestic oil production, increasing the use of natural gas and alternative fuels and making cars and trucks more efficient if the president arrives before the end of our newscast, we'll bring. >> little bit of that. >>> overdue, expectant mothers should consider a trip to charlottesville virginia and a special bakery. there is something special about the lemon drop cupcakes. they apparently induce pregnant women to go into labor and the medical experts are stumped. however, 19 overdue babies have been born after their mothers ate just one of the lemon drop cupcakes. >> i was five days overdue. we came back downtown and i got one and it worked! >

. >> the leader of the free world was in landover today. a push to go green is coming up. >> it is going to get more >>> you are watching abc 7 news at 5:00. this is abc 7 news at 5:00 -- on your side. >>> we are monitoring late developments from the district. mayor gray has just outlined his plan to close the budget shortfall. he wants to make $187 million in cuts. the majority will come for services. the present -- proposal includes tax increases. we are live to break down the tax hikes. >> it is the tax increases that have a lot of people upset. district residents in the top income bracket have the lowest in the nation. the mayor wants to change all of that. >> the district is facing a $322 million budget gap. raising taxes on the wealthiest residents will save the city $35 million a year. the residents we spoke with said there has to be a better way. >> i do not like the idea. >> under the mayor's proposal, income above $200,000 would be taxed at 8.9% instead of the current 8.5%. a person making $300,000 a year would pay an extra $400 a

facility in landover, maryland, to talk about clean energy truck fleets.mpanies reduce diesel and gas use in their fleets. >>> today, at 4:00 p.m. eastern, religious leader who is are fasting to protest federal budget cuts will line up

he made a short trip today from the white house to a ups shipping facility in landover. the president checked out the company's fuel-efficient trucks. he also announced his goal to cut back on all foreign-oil imports by a third. >>> three weeks after the disaster in japan, the country is still struggling to recovery. randall pinkston reports on the new efforts to find thousands of missing bodies. >>> japanese and u.s. rescue teams are intensifying their search for u.s. bodies in what could be the last chance to find victims swept out to sea. an estimated 16,000 people are still missing, after an earthquake and tsunami ravaged japan. for the next three days, 120 aircraft and 65 ships the scour the hardest-hit areas. >> the japanese side does the actual recovery. we don't actually put hands on any remains. but we can help find them. >> reporter: near the crippled fukushima daichi nuclear plant, search teams are wearing protective gear to guard against radiation. people within 12 miles have been evacuated. six miles beyond that, evacuation is voluntary. >> reporter: japanes

the president stopped at the ups facility in landover today. he announced his new national clean fleet partnership. ups will be one of five companies companies to participate. they have all agreed to take steps to cut back on the amount of gas their trucks use. >> when i was first elected to this office, america imported 11 pill million barrels of oil a day. a decade from now, i want us to have cut that by one third. that is achievable. it is necessary. it's good for our future. and we are going to get it done. i'm confident we are going to get it done. >> reporter: in addition to ups, at&t, fedex, pepsi and verizon, are all mrp members -- all members of the partnership. >> reporter: they could put more than 20,000 20,000 fuel- efficient vehicles on the road. >>> the sun has made a comeback. we are not kidding. these are live pictures of the sun. it's hard to believe. for sure. a live look outside right now. will things continue to warm up this weekend? wjz is live with first warning weather. bob turk and meteorologist tim williams, updating ou

. >>> speaking in landover earlier today, president obama says the positive report is progress but not enough. >> despite that goodness, everybody here knows we have got a lot more work to do. there are still millions of americans out there that are looking for a job that pays the bills. >> there are more than 6 million people who still struggle to find work and economists predict employers will continue to add jobs for the rest of this year. >>> president obama and first lady michelle obama stopped by their daughter's school today. the motorcade wound its way there. the obamas were there to attend a school event this morning. kids on the playground got pretty excited when the president arrived. some waved and ran to the fence to get a close-up view of the president and first lady. >> that's exciting for a kid if your parent comes to your event, it is only the president. >> a little extra excitement. >> great to see you, mom, but did you see that the president is here too. >> exactly. >> thank you. >>> we had a blustery day. more like march. new hampshire. frederick to dc. about an hou

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in landover maryland to make the announcement and we're talking about the five companies with the largest in the country. take a look at this pie chart we have for you. on the left, there's how we consume oil, majority of our total consumption comes from oil, 37%. the president thinks clean energy is the answer to getting us off oil. >> investments in clean energy have the potential to create an untolled number of new jobs and new industries here in the united states. for all of these reasons, i set a new goal for america. when i was first electeded to this office, america imported 11 million barrels of oil a day. 11 million barrels. a decade from now, i want us to have cut that by one third. that is achievable and necessary and it's good for our future and we are going to get it done. i'm confident we can get it -- >> here are the companies participating, u.p.s., at&t and pepsi and verizon. they will incorporate electric vehicles and alternative fuels and fuel saving measures into daily operations. when we talk about alternative fuels, we're talking about cars powered by electricity, nat

obama is at a ups facility in land over, maryland to talk about a renewable energy strategy. -- landover. >> thank you. hello, everybody. thank you so much, everybody please have a seat. i am thrilled to be here. proud to be joined here today by two of our outstanding cabinet secretaries, stephen chu and ray lahood. where are stephen chu and ray? they're over here. we're here for a simple reason. ray wasn't home when they tried to deliver a package yesterday. so we would thought we would just grab it and be on our way. [laughter] i've been working them too hard. in addition to steve and ray, we also have the attorney general of maryland, doug genzler, is here. [applause] and we've got one of the finest senators in the united states, senator from maryland, ben cardin, is in the house [applause] we actually didn't come here for to grab the package. we're actually here to announce an exciting -- between the federal government and the -- that will help reduce our dependence on oil that will protect our -- spur economic growth. i gave a speech about this earlier this week. and i laid out a bl

when the landover was dissatisfied with the conclusions that had drawn, which was very been no impactfrom hydraulic fracting, he received a half-day hearing from her commission within 60 days. then her commission unanimously affirmed this pathfinding. i think in terms of the rigor of the analysis, timeliness work and transparency of the process, this compares very well. >> about the same in oklahoma quite >> it is about the same, senator. given extensive field staff better over the state monitoring the boats as well as dvd. >> and then i only have about to be second class. i like to have you talked about new technologies coming along. is there a procedure they can find to commissioner cloud, where you investigate these new technologies and what dangers, and what to do to mitigate these? >> as i said, our staff is i'm top of it all the time. if anybody has a complaint in colorado, we are 24 hours accessible and we try to stay on top of every single instance. >> thank you very much. dr. volz, there's a very negative article in the pittsburgh tribune review yesterday that i'm sure that y

president obama, by the way, this afternoon will be touring a facility in landover, maryland. that is planned for 12:20 eastern. we will bring that to you depending on what's happening in the house, whether they are voting, whether they are finished voting and this aarp hearing comes back into session. >> c-span2, one of c-span's public affairs offerings. weekdays, live coverage of the u.s. senate and weekends, booktv. 48 hours of the latest nonfiction authors and books. connect with us on twitter, facebook and youtube, and sign up for schedule alert e-mails at c-span.org. >> the u.s. supreme court heard oral argument this week in the walmart sex discrimination case. over a million women are suing the national retailer. it's the nation's largest class action lawsuit if allowed to proceed. you can hear the oral argument this afternoon at 4 eastern on c-span radio. >>> and the congressional radio television correspondents' association hosted its 67th annual dinner this week. among those speaking, kentucky senator rand paul, new york congressman anthony weiner. you can see the ev

when the landover was dissatisfied with the conclusions that had drawn, which was very been no impact from hydraulic fracting, he received a half-day hearing from her commission within 60 days. then her commission unanimously affirmed this pathfinding. i think in terms of the rigor of the analysis, timeliness work and transparency of the process, this compares very well. >> about the same in oklahoma quite >> it is about the same, senator. given extensive field staff better over the state monitoring the boats as well as dvd. >> and then i only have about to be second class. i like to have you talked about new technologies coming along. is there a procedure they can find to commissioner cloud, where you investigate these new technologies and what dangers, and what to do to mitigate these? >> as i said, our staff is i'm top of it all the time. if anybody has a complaint in colorado, we are 24 hours accessible and we try to stay on top of every single instance. >> thank you very much. dr. volz, there's a very negative article in the pittsburgh tribune review yesterday that i'm sure that

i'm speaking to you today from a ups customer center in landover, maryland, where i came to talk aboute that's affecting families and businesses just like this one the rising price of gas, and what we can do as a country to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. this week, i released a blueprint for a secure energy future. it's a strategy to reduce the oil we import from around the world, and to make our economy stronger at home. part of this strategy involves increasing our oil exploration right here in america. in fact, our oil production last year reached its highest level since 2003, and we want to encourage more safe, responsible drilling where we can. but the truth is, drilling alone is not a real strategy to replace our dependence on foreign oil. and that's because even though america uses 25 percent of the world's oil, we currently have only about 2 percent of the world's oil reserves. even if we used every last drop of all the oil we have, it wouldn't be enough to meet our long-term energy needs. so, real energy security can only come if we find ways to use less oil if we inves

at a shipping facility in landover, maryland. this is 25 minutes. >> we are here today for a simple reason. ray was not home when they tried to deliver a package yesterday. [laughter] we thought we would just grab it and be on our way. i have been working him too heart. in addition to steve and ray, we have the attorney general of maryland. [applause] and we have got one of the finest senators in the united states senate, ben cardin is in the house. [applause] we actually did not come here to grab a package. we are actually here to announce an exciting new partnership between the federal government and some of america's leading companies. a partnership that will help reduce our dependence on oil, will protect our planet, and will start economic growth. i gave a speech about this earlier this week. i laid out a blueprint that will put america on a path toward a clean energy future. i know a lot of people have been feeling the pinch of higher gas prices lately, whether you are feeling -- filling up your tank or running a business l