collect signatures on this petition and that, if it passes in november, it will raise $9 [)s0ñ go a longosolving the problem so that we do not have the money fight every year. if anybody appear has not yet signed the petition, i happen to have some copies with me right here. i would be happy to pass it along. anybody else in the chambers who wants to sign, come to me or i will come to you. [applause] >> hello, school board members. i am a third year teacher at an elementary school. this is my third time coming up to you because the last two years i have been laid off and this year my incredible professional, who has been the foundation for our program as we have transitioned, has been laid off after five years of teaching. i want to acknowledge that martha has been the teacher and a role model for every child at our school. every single person at our school is affected. i am asking, please take back to -- back the layoffs. it is critical that students have access to pre-k a under the education because it prevents issues later on. families have no access to education. i ask that you take b

. >> reporter: more than a year ago, the president who has longo possessed same-sex marriage said his position are still unfolding. >> i struggle with this. i have friends, people who work for me, who are in powerful, strong, long-lasting gay or lesbian unions. >> reporter: white house advisors note the administration has already made historic progress by allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the military. when asked if obama would support same-sex marriage in a second term. >> i didn't speak to that. i can't answer that. >> the white house said mr. biden's remarks had indicated no change in their stance on same-sex marriage. >> from the very beginning in 1994-rbgs said to the gay community, i do not favor same- sex marriage. i oppose same-sex marriage and that has been my view. >> reporter: several presidents are pushing the democrat to include support for gay marriage in the party's platform. in new york, david lee miller, fox news. >>> a live look outside for this monday, may 7th. the u.s. capitol dome on a cool, breezy mop morning. mop >> just in time to britain's prince h

filed a formal complaint against her direct supervisor command sergeant major john kalpina and richard longo says the recommendation to rereeve her of cut they is not warrantsed, lifting her suspension. king is asking for a congressional investigation and the military to give her back the six months under suspension. as it stands her job here is scheduled to end on thursday. her attorney says legal action will be taken. >> she has a lot of work ahead of her to repair what has been a totally unjustifiable assault to her reputation. >> the controversy landed king back on the front page, raising questions about motive. she cites gender bias, race, to a lesser degree. >> here's the bottom line. i think there was an absolute conspiracy to go out there and remove sergeant major king. >> reporter: the army declined to comment on camera saying in a statement the army takes seriously any and all allegations of racism and sexism. command sergeant major king's concerns are being carefully reviewed and appropriate action will be taken if and as warranted. >> we're going to fight back and get my reputati

. >> no one's more consumed by tattoos than convention emcee chris longo.nd up marginalized. here the 49-year-old welder from new jersey is a venerable elder statesman, the ultimate insider. >> if you're alone out there or there are only a few of you, people think you're odd, but if you get together with a whole group of people who are just like you, it's a pretty nice feeling, validating each other. >> he's the mayor of tattooville. >> no one can deny chris has earned the title. >> my back was done three times solid. the top of my chest was done three times solid. everything on my arms were done a minimum of three times. both of my elbows were done five times. mr. liberty, that was actually done seven times by seven different tattoo artists. >> in this world where the body is often seen as a canvas, the lines of decorum are often blurred. >> can i give i was censored shot. >> or have to be. >> oh, whoa. >> so why do these people have such strong convictions about their tattoos? >> it's world famous, really. >> why are they so consumed? they say getting ink