we had a wonderful commander there named mcdonough. but everybody thought that the english were going to defeat mcdonough, and this invasion army was going to take plattsburg. and how far they would go then south depended on the circumstances and thewet -- the weather and so on. they were going to have an easy time of it, but mcdonough stopped them. he defeated the english, english fleet only two weeks after they had burnt, burnt washington. and that invasion army, the general who was leading the invasion army, once he saw that naval battle being lost, he turned around and went back to canada. because he said without lake champlain, we cannot move further south safely. at the very same time that that was happening, the british attacked baltimore. very same time. and they were beaten at baltimore. and the united states navy played a huge part in the battle of baltimore. as well. so the navy in both these battles changes the whole complex of -- complexion of the war because up until this time the english had been doing wonderfully well.

that story is straight ahead. >> whether people talk about bob mcdonough as a choice, some people will think of his time at pat robertson's university when he wrote that public policy should be used to punish, could habitate tors, homosexuals and fornicators. when he's discussed as potential vice presidential nominee, a lot of people will think of this. >> the senator from northern fairfax? >> thank you, mr. president. there is a floor amendment that is being distributed i would ask the clerk to read the floor amendment. >> the clerk will read the floor amendment. >> page two, substitute after party period. insert prior to prescribing medication for erectile disfunction, a physician perform a rectal examination and cardiac stress test, informed consent for these procedures shall be given at least 24 hours before the procedures are performed. they have just pushed through legislation that would have the state government force virginia women who have medically unnecessary ultrasounds against their objections, and against the objections of their doctor, before they would be allowed by the

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this is the first one on mcdonough. the county said they will do a survey. it will take about four to six weeks. they will determine what needs to be done to slow some of the cars down. we'll have more coming up tonight at 6:00. reporting live, roosevelt leftwich. >>> prince george's county police have identified a woman who was killed when her vehicle crashed into a kfc restaurant in andover. she was speeding and lost control and slammed into the restaurant and another vehicle. smith died at the scene. two others had nonlife-threatening injuries. >>> by this point in the day you're probably sluggish or dragging. if you need caffeine, you may sip on coffee. what if you can get the same jolt with a couple of deep breaths. joce sterman is here to explain how. >> reporter: forget energy drinks and mountain dew. a new product says it can deliver. tonight at 11:00 we'll tell you about an inhalable caffeine. it lets you skip the cup of coffee and get the jolt you need in a few seconds, but health experts are questioning the product curious of the impact it could h

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(mcdonough) now more than ever, that petition process, that constitutional right for the people is veryportant in this state." state." (evans) "i expect that they'll do it, they've always said they're going to do it and we'll just continue doing that work that we started with the legislative effort." effort."opponents of same sex marriage...will have tocollect more than 55-thousand..."valid" signatures to get thattssue on the ballot...this ffll. you can get more information on the proposed same-sex marriage petition drive by look for "same sex marriage om.- petttion"... under hot topics onne there ... if you want write "same-sex marriage pn the message box... and you'll be put on the list to pecceve information. gas prices are again jumping higher... this time a 20 cent move in just the past few weeks. joel d. smith is live in north baltimore with the reasons why somm experts say these rices may actually look good in a couple months.... and also a way to get some free as today! good morning joel d. 3 ( ad lib) we are giving away free gas cards today on our show... make sure to tune in .

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reporter: charles mcdonough says he hasn't slept in days. unemployed carpenter. >> i have a 7-year-old that just turned 7 yesterday. i'm here because i don't want her future to be my present. reporter: if and when the tent comes down, we may yet see it again. the protesters say curators from the smithsonian have asked them to add it to their collection, a kind of visible reminder of a movement that has done so much to raise questions about in on quality of wealth in america. in mcpherson square bruce leshan, 9 news now. >> we're keeping a close eye on the occupy encampment and if anything happens, we'll let you know. this is a live camera we positioned in the offices of henderson legal services that overlook the square. it's dark now and it's hard to see, but trust me, those tents are still there. you can check out that live video from mcpherson square any time by logging onto our website at www.wusa9.com. >>> tonight the snow is piling up in parts of colorado with flakes falling as fast as 3 inches an hour in some parts of the state. we hav

. >> secretary mcdonough, do you have a quick question? >> yes, following up on exchanges, i understand the back and forth about the statute that holds the state responsible, have you all or the administration considered changing the statute to hold the responsible election of the response to election authority responsible on the move? >> i think that would be up to congress. and as you move forward, mr. secretary, whom i know pretty well from a prior life, you may want to consider that. >> what will the department and the administration think of it? >> i can't speak for the department now because that hasn't been floated. >> sure. >> i would simply note -- i'm reading from the testimony. the floor testimony on the bill. the move act is not -- this is a quote from the congressional record. the move act does not intend to, in fact, take administrative control for military and overseas voting out of the hands of local officials, compliance remainses the state responsibility and states will continue to be the main entity against which the pro

bar adoption that conflict with their beliefs.ir the house has passed similar legislation, and bob mcdonough said he it sign it. virginia will be just the secon state with such a law. >>> there is breaking newsbrea concerning the white house and the battle over birth control.no fox news has confirmed an announcement will come today ofo an accommodation to address concerns by catholic bishops over the mandate that requires health insurers to providepr coverage for birth control. the bishops and other criticscrt say a regulation forces catholic institutions to provide contraceptive services they don't believe in.li a senior advisor to president obama tells fox's ed henry that this will not be a compromise, but did not give anymore g details. tony? >>> republican candidates speaking in dc, three will be rallying conserve at the c-pack meeting. ron paul is in maine, he isis focuses on the week long caucuses there.cer rick santorum, mitt romney, andn newt gingrich are addressing the conference at the marriott parkp hotel in northwest. the highlight of the weekend will be a straw poll last yeart t

(mcdonough) "now morr than ever, that petition processs that constituttonal right for the people is veryajjrity of the general assembly that this is the right thing to do, we're confident we're going to be able to convince a majority of marylandees that this is the right time."a petition drive that could conveivabll begin...even bbfore governor signs...that historic bill. john rydell, fox 45 news at ttn. 3 a... senate committee.../ is.... expected to áágetáá ow. morr information... / &p on... the proposed ...;/ marriage ...petitionndrive.../ áábyáá going to...// com....///áálookáá for... "same-sex marriage petition".../ under.../ hot topics....///ááonceáá &pááifáá... you wish...// ááwriteáá "same sex... marriage.../ should... go to ...referendum" ...// n.../ ááandáá... - you'll... be put... on a list.../ to... receive information. a proposed bill is stirring up controversey in bbtimore county. outside of councilmen tom quirk's district office in catonsville... a grouu of citizens held up signs and woull allow traasgender people - want.quirk is a lead sponsor of the bill.protestors say th

. >>> virginia governor bob mcdonough will find legislation to prevent gay parents from adopting. it would allow private adoption agencies to deny placements conflicting with the moral belief. the bill will take effect in july once the governor signs it into law. >>> it's part of one of the area's most famous landmarks. coming up, we'll examine the rich history of the first african-american community in arlington and what is being done to preserve it. >>> and look who is coming to washington. we'll tell you about that big sell break at the white house. >>> and chris brown and rihanna back together again? sort of. hot 99.5 sarah phraseger here to explain.  ♪ pierre! your fashion is so "right now," but your banking is so last season! earn more with high yield free checking at capital one bank. instead of some unfashionable rate, your checking could be earning five times the national average. and free atms anywhere. five times the interest? that's hot. oooooo! let's catwalk! you want more interest? open an account at a capital one bank. what's in your wallet? does

protect religious freedom -- >>> there's a different same sex debate in virginia wherehe governor mcdonough appears sets to sign a bill that korea strici gay parents from adopting.ad it gives private agencies thence right to refuse any adoption that goes again the agency'sag religious or moral beliefs. it will take effect in july. >>> a bit of las vegas on the national harbor. the proposal is taking a step forward. maryland state senate committee will hold a hearing on the meshh to expands gambling in thatth state. it would pave the way for table games like black jack and a possible casino in prince george county. baker is to testify in support of the bill.of if approved, it would go to voters in a statewidesta referendum. >>> coming up at 9:11, thousands of military members say theth federal government is denying them jobs because of theirth military obligations. i will chat with the washington post reporter who spoke withoke some of those upset members. >>> and president obama prepare to make oban announcement about fuel, as gas prices continue tot rise. >>> plus. >> i heard you singing a

when the queen for and one says how'd that0--1 this is how much clean it--how much cleavage will mcdonoughw. there are about 100 of these vets, small little things on my comic timing of the show tom brady's wife during a telecast. so madonnas cleve is out there. yes. now and will come back it is time for an e-mail. audience members will discuss, please father's opinion to the other night and will have an unusual personal insult thrown in there to eat off of the couch and excited. alecia are you ready to roll? >> i am ready. >>gary: we will come back with leashes superbowl picks up next. the super bowl, the radio reaction has not been big time. >>gary: if what i meant by that is it the 49ers were in this would give people talking nonstop. in new york giants in new england patriots to me that is a great matchup. but my point is if he said this is the real fault of town, no, if the city and of people in the bay area we like our team and they like the other team. >> patrick said the fall-- fallen. >>gary: i was joking about this the other night at and there is something to live. and if like so

(mcdonough) "now more than that constitutional right for in this state." state."y'll do it, they've always paid they're going to do it and we'll just continue doing that work that we starred with the legislative effort." effort."opponents of same sex marriage...will have to thousand..."valid" signatures to get the issue on the ballot this fall. you can get more information on the &pproposed same-sex marriage petition drive by going to fox baltimore dot com. look for "same sex marriage pptition"... under hot topics. once there ... write "same-sex marriage shoull go to referendum" ... in the message box... and you'll be put on the liss to recieve innormation. world records come in all sizes.and now... one vermont high school student will soon have a wacky record to call his own.jeffrey white strung together a small chain of 20-thousand-250 staples... to be exact. &p"normally people don't have a world record. it's something you don't really see every day."-butt to-"this is just the latest in a long line of really original anddcreative ideas that kids are bringing for

governor mcdonough says hehe will sign the bill tradition the agencies the right to reef adoption thathe -- refuse adoption that goes against the agency's morals. >>> a quick reminder, there ise now less than a week left too apply for a mail-in absentee ballot for the presidentialiden primary. the state board of electionselec says applications must beb submitted by 5:00 p.m. on tuesday, february 28th. >>> all right, it's 8:26 now ono this w wednesday morning. precincts the blues, more of his music when we come back.b >>> also coming up, more onmor what's being called a site epidemic, especially in the baby boomer generation, talking about hepatitis c.s c. it's killing more people thanpe aids. more on why you need to be tested sooner rather than later. stay with us. fox 5 morning news will be right back.  [ come on, baby don't you want to go ] >> president obama feeling the rhythm, rocking out with some td mick jagger. it was a tribute to the blues with an all-star lineup,neu performance by mick jagger, bb king, and trombone shorty! >> okay, so the concert wil

saa ppeeddwas a factor in a double fatal accident in owings mills tuesday afternoon.it shutdown mcdonoughve hourssa chrysler ... drivennby 222year-old melvii bettis crossed the center line and went straight intt oncommng traffic.bettis hit a mercury... driven by 60-year-old andde murphy... killing oth drivers inntantly. police say bettis was speeeing just before theecollision.the driver of a third car involved in the accident...wasn't huut. collapse nats natsvictims oo his horrific stage collapse at the ndiana state fair last year... are reacting to a band's comments that fans are partly to blame for their injuries.lawyers for the country duo sugarland made the comments in response to a lawsuit filed bb victims. that lawsuit claims ssgarland's negligence contributed... in part... to the stage collappe. pome victims were stunned by the band's response. stage collapse eft seven people dead and more than 40 hurt. the stakes are high for the presidential candidatesstaking part in tonight's arizona debate.it's the last debate before super tuesday next mmnth... when 10 states hold voting contes

and all senators should understand we have a new sheriff in the senate now, and we wish elizabeth mcdonough well. she's certainly well-qualified thor this job and she's proven in the decade she's been here her fairness and astuteness of the senate rules. following morning business, the senate will be in a period of morning business for an hour. the republics will control the first half. the majority will control the final half. following that morning business, we'll resume consideration of the stock act. mr. president, it is my understanding the republicans are going to have a luncheon today. i hope they discuss what they want to do here on the senate floor. last night we had a situation where two of our fine senators, senator lieberman and senator collins, they have a reputation of being fair and bipartisan, and they did their best to work through some amendments, to set up votes on them. and they couldn't do it because we had senators who offered amendments that had nothing to do with this bill, nothing. but they -- republican senators -- said that they would not allow a vote on germane a

. >> secretary mcdonough, do you have a quick question? >> yeah. follow up on exchanges with -- [inaudible] i understand the back and forth about the statute that holds the state responsible. have y'all, or the administration considered changing the statute to hold the responsible election, the responsible election authority responsible on the move? >> i think that would be up to congress. and as you move forward, mr. secretary, whom i know pretty well from a prior life, you may want to consider that. >> well, what would the department or the administration think of it though? >> i can't speak for the department now because that hasn't been floated. >> sure. >> i would simply note i'm reading from the testimony, the floor testimony on the bill, you know, the move act does not -- there's a quote from the congressional record, the move act does not intend to and does not, in fact, take administrative control of military and overseas voting out of the hands of local officials. compliance with moves mandates, however, ultimately remains a state respons