at the time, senator mike miller, upset about his job performance, introduced a bill requiring senate approval of all. whenever a governor is elected to a second term. gov. appointees go through the senate. they referred to as the flanigan bill. senator kerry has 3 $2 million secretary's grant to assist in the project. under cross-examination, flanigan admitted that the previous statement that was believed to be a quote from senator kerrey, was -- senator currie was merely implied. flanigan, under the advice of former fha administrator neil peterson, decided against recommending a warning that grant. >> tonight, m.t.a. subway stations have been reopened after the smell of gas caused the shutdown. during the investigation, metro's service was not running from the johns hopkins stations to west cold springs. the mta says it used buses to bridge the service disruption. >> you could smell the gas down the hallway. >> denied kallanna reports of anyone getting sick and service was up and run -- to night, no reports of anyone getting sick and servers with up and running by 6:00 p.m. >> you m

she now works for the senate president mike miller. a lot of drama and intense legal wrangling is expected tomorrow. the senator is also accused of lying to the fbi. those agents are expected to take the stand. >> high-school student making plans to go to college in maryland must complete at least for math courses. this new academic policy will affect students who are now high school freshman. our education reporter is live in the newsroom. >> this has been talked about for some time, but now it is official. >> we go from 80 to 82 to 98 to 95. >> the new academic policy affects ninth graders' all across the state. the university system of maryland is raising the bar. it believes too many first-year college students are taking remedial courses, especially in math. that is why they're starting to attack the problem in high school. >> we think this is beneficial to the students. a lot of them may be complaining about this right now, but in the long run, this is what is going to make them successful in college and then life. >> under this

. >> state senator mike miller will push for the merger and annapolis disagrees saying baltimore would benefit from combining the two campus is. >> the jobs created here because of research development, it is a win win for everybody. we are stuck in the 1960's because engineering does not talk to madison, medicine does not talk to business. >> students are the only ones caught in the middle of what is turning out to be an educational tug-of-war. >> i am not on one end or the other at this point. >> i don't understand the benefits of it. i know it will save me a little money in the long run. i know we had a conference of it. >> there is a potential benefit of having more donations and funding. if it can give me a scholarship, that would be great. >> the head of an intercity church also has his doubts. >> you have a university of maryland baltimore with its tremendous assets and friendliness and camaraderie with our community. to have those decisions to be made in college park really works against our interests. >> the board of regents to both sites should give the process time to worry.

whether or not it is a good idea to -- [ inaudible ] >> -- baltimore, now maryland senate president mike millerctually called for the study of whether it is feasible for the two largest research campuses in the state university system to merge. leaders are looking at the possibility of increased research funding coming in. right now again they are in the study phase of this process. and while the idea is being considered the community and some civic leaders have expressed concern that merging the university of maryland baltimore campus with college park will have a negative impact on the city of baltimore and the anchor roll provided by them. she is expected to speak today and the legislation has mandated the university of mare lanked maryland must issue a report on this. it takes place today -- [ inaudible ] >> -- lombard street. so far -- [ inaudible ] >> -- opinion one way or the other on what they think about the merger. >> [ inaudible ] >> -- but this time it is not about how much you pay it is about how the money should be spent. there is a proposal on the table that would use the monies

mike miller moved out of for instance georges county years ago.hey moved down my way to southern maryland and there's an effort in prince georges county and in other areas of the state to try to consolidate some minority representation. i have to suspect they aren't going to be happy. >> this isn't rosco bartlett. this is a gentleman who served in congress for twenty years. it's the people. the people deserve great representation and next year they are going to vote for the person that they think will do the best job for them on jobs, education, the environment. >> let's be real. this is what happens in politics. >> this is what you do when you are in control. the democrats control maryland. they redraw the district. let's be real. it is much more favorable, isn't it? >> it is more favorable, but then again, the eastern shore district was seen as a really heavy duty republican seat and a very talented candidate was able to win that seat on the eastern shore. frank has won that seat. the voters get to pick who will do the best job. >> look what the

maryland senate president mike miller called for this study to see if it's feasible for the two largest research campuses in the state university system to merge. leaders are basically looking at increased research funding that could be coming in. the community and some civic leaders have expressed concern that merging the two will have a negative impact on the city of baltimore. balance more city's mayor is expected to speak at the hearing today. the legislation has mandated that the university of maryland must issue a report on this study by december 15. this hearing takes place this afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 at the university of maryland baltimore campus at 621 west lombard street. so far the university of maryland college park has not given an opinion how they feel about this merger. we'll have to see how this hearing turns out. back to you. >>> expectant mothers worry about many things. don't worry about the flu shot. a new study is out about the vaccine and unborn children. >>> one thing you can worry about is public restrooms. we'll tell you how bad it really is. we'll be right

the president mike miller called for the study of whether it is feasible for the two largest research campuses in the state to actually merge. leaders are looking at increased research funding coming in. while the idea is being considered the community and some civic leaders have expressed concern that merging the university of maryland's baltimore campus will have a negative impact on the city of baltimore and the anchor roll proceeded by them on the west side. the mayor's break is expected to speak today. the legislation has mandated the university of maryland must issue a report on this study by december 15th. now the hearing takes place this afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 at the university of maryland baltimore located here at 621 west lombard street. so far the university of maryland college park has not issued an opinion one way or the other on whether or not they agree with this possible merger. reporting live, sherrie johnson abc2 news. >> they are looking for a few good women. the police department is hosting a recruiting event s aimed at female applicants. interested applicants

political drama that is the potential to pit baltimore city leaders against state senate president mike miller. it was miller that proposed the idea of the merger study and that has local leaders arguing that the prince george's county leader has a bias interest in the clefpblg campus. with u.m.b. as a major city employer. it could create a jobs deficit with a merger, and that's something no politician wants on his or her watch. getting lost in all of this, though, is what's best for the student body of both campuses. a combined campus could create more prestige. combined undergraduate and graduate programs with professional schools at research facilities. to the students and the parents, it is more than preprestige. there are fundamental questions that must be answered when you choose a college. what about a longer commute? living arrangements? tuition? as long as those questions exist, the political debate is a moot point. the over-arguing interest must be to the quality of education and enrichment of student body, and enrichment of student body, not geography. at bank of america, we're lend

. >> mike miller is beating the charge to study a possible merger between the maryland -- the university of baltimore -- university of maryland at baltimore with the what in college park. so far some of the city's political and civic leaders have raised concerns over who would benefit from such a merger. >> i have serious concerns about the potential pace of the development of the west side. we have a president that is focused on the west side fully engaged. >> so far reaction is mixed from students at the downtown campus. like it isfeel something that will happen anytime soon. i think any steps thinking about the merger is good. >> of paper it sounds like a good idea. i have no idea how it would work together. >> they are promising an open and fair process. >> at the end of the day this is what it is about. is not about anything but doing what is the best interests for the students in maryland. >> now, a second hearing is set for next friday in college park. in the meantime, the following recommendation is to be made public by december. live in downtown baltimore, tim tooten. >> it has

alumnus the proposal has created a political drama that has the potential to pit city leaders against mike miller. miller proposed the merger, and that has them thinking they have an interest in the campus. a merging could create a jobs deficit in baltimore city and that's something no one wants hon on his or her watch. getting lost in all of this, is what's best for the student body of all campuses. there is no question a combined campus could create more prestige for the university system. combined graduate and under graduate programs with professional schools and research facilities. to the depents students and parents, it is more than just prestige. full questions mufert be answered. what about a longer commute? moving arrangements? the over-a. l interest must be to the quality of

mike miller spent time with american citrus packers who are counting on a fruitful future between the u.s. and south korea. >> we're here in the packing area where we custom pack fruit that's shipped all over the world. our family business supports a free trade agreement with south korea. because it's going to impact our business in the short term and in the long term with increased sales and hopefully better pricing. the idea would be providing access, better access to the south korean consumer, which enjoys and appreciates the quality of florida citrus. it's a premium market for us. and by expanding premium markets anywhere in the world, that tie lifts all boats. we might experience better pricing in all of our markets worldwide by benefitting from a single mark net south korea. it's a typical supply and demand equation. it offers less fruit for the rest of the world, prices are inclined to be up in those areas. one of our goals is expanding our world wired market share. we compete with lots of other countries for that market share. a free trade agreement also gives us a balanced, l

. >> reporter: according to senate president mike miller, the outrage over recent bridge and toll increases will be like comparing a flea to an elephant when voters get a load of what's coming in 2012. >> no matter how hard you explain it, how hard you talk about it, it's quality of life issue, it's an economic development issue, we are the most congested area in the whole united states. people do not like a gas tax. >> reporter: critics including nancy jacobs says another tax increase proposal comes as no surprise. >> his term will be over so he doesn't have to please people of maryland. the people of maryland would wish he would start looking at what is good for maryland, but he's more interested in the political stage in washington, d.c. >> reporter: the democratic leadership sees it differently. >> what we are about is supposed to be serving the people and we are and any way we can alleviate their pain and suffering and move our state forward we are going to be doing so. >> reporter: there's a hearing on jobs creation here tomorrow. >> reporter: and the governor is also proposing stream

proposed merger has the potential to pit baltimore city leaders against state senate president mike millerproposed the idea of the merger study. that has some arguing he has a bias interest in the campus. with u.m.v. as a major city employer, it can create a jobs deaf stith sit in baltimore city, and that's something no politicians wants been on his or her watch. there is no question a combined campus could create more hest prestige for the -- create more prestige for the university system. but to the students and parents, it is more than just prestige. there are fundamental questions that must be answered when you choose a college. what about a longer chute? living arrangements? tuition? as long as those questions exist, the political debate is a moot point. the over-arguing interest must be to the quality of education and enrichment of the student and enrichment of the student body, not geography. we're going to go over sales figures, complete this merger, present to the board, and do a number of other seemingly impossible tasks -- it's going to be a big one. sink your teeth into some eg

number of races where candidats deemed less reliable, christine o'donnell in delaware beating mike castle. joe millern alaska beating lisa murkowski. in nevada with sharron angle winning. so that was without the koch brothers throwing in behind these tea party candidates. imagine in the koch brothers spend $200 million on these types of tea party candidates. it would cause problems for rove, rnc and republicans at large. >> ken, i think you're trying to leave democrats cheering for the

mike. >> thank you. i am paul miller. caroline's fiancee. my main concern is obviously as a new father the health and welfare of my family. in understanding the fumes, knowing that a spray booth is 20 feet away from our windows and ventilation is problematic for me. i think with all the other issues going around, i think the ventilation of these -- the spread paint booth is the most important. i am opposed to it. in support of businesses in the soma area, spray paint booths are another story. thank you. >> i am a resident and owner of 23 rogers which is the same building. i share property line with the auto body shop and m.a. six-year resident of the area. i like to support local industry. i have noticed them walking by because it is one of the cool worse -- warehouse space is in our neighborhood and i noticed the band's went out -- while out in the backyard watering plants. i do like to support local industries, my mechanic is two blocks away on mission and my honda civic is a pretty good example of a car that does really well with the grea

mike green the shot from the point. ryan miller makes the stop. game tied at 3. we go to a shootout. in the shootout, backstrom looking to put the caps on top. he does. here we go. up next for the sabres is luke adam trying to keep buffalo alive. but vokoun makes the save. the caps win 4-3 in a shootout and host chicago in their pre-season finale on sunday. >>> after two world series titles in eight seasons, terry fran cone that is out in boston. the red sox and francona decided to part ways. the red sox are the first team to miss the playoffs after having a nine-game lead in september. the tampa bay rays came out swinging against the rangers. game one of the divisional series. this is six-year-old cooper stone. he is the son of the man who died after falling to catch a ball that was tossed into the the stands by josh hamilton. two on, two out, the fan makes the catch and throws it back. the first of two homers in the game for him. he finished with five rbis. game two is tomorrow night. the tigers-yankees game is suspended because of rain. they will try to play g

mike campbell. thank you. >> thank you for the introduction, ms. miller. cfo riedstrom and i are going to sort of tag team this presentation. i will start out with an update in terms of where we are in our discussions with our counterparties and the way the program is being shaped based upon the analysis and the best way mitigating the risks before us that ms. miller highlighted. and the cfo will go through some of the financial impacts. i have an electronic presentation. just by way of a refresher, i wanted to highlight in, and i believe this was it touched on by jerrick campos in terms of the 2007 ordinance, in past presentations, we noted how the program was shaping up and how it differs from the precise language from the 2007 ordinance but how it used to the general goals and objectives. this is a quick refresher, this slide goes to the various objectives that were in 2007 of having raids that meet or beat pg&e, having stability in those raids, a target of 51% with 360 megawatts of build-out and having all customers enrolled at once, a very long term c

mike? >> and so the occupied movement continues. david lee miller, live in new york city for us this morning. thank you for the report. >>> well, in san francisco this morning, the occupied movement will rally outside an education conference where rupert murdoch will deliver a keynote speech. teachers say they were excluded and strongly disagreed with reforms with proposals being proposed. >>> according to a highway patrol, a pg&e truck carrying four workers lost control on highway 70 near beldon. now, after the truck hit the water, the two workers in the back seat were able to get out but the driver and the front seat was jer were trapped inside and they -- seat passenger were trapped inside. >>> on the look for a mountain lion. >>> and meteorologist steve paulson is forecasting a bit of change in the weather for this weekend. >>> it's been pretty slow in some south bay commutes this week. we'll run them down for you -- coming up. >>> 7:24. ant sal castanedo is niching closer to his weekend. but not quite there yet -- >> two and a half hours. but w

miller is at the park where it all began. >> you know, it's time. it's really time. >> reporter: mike mulgrew is president of the united federation of teachers. >> end the war, tax the rich! >> reporter: which along with steam teamsters, workers and a dozen other unions, joined today's march. >> people have had it. they're done with this. they know the country is headed in the wrong direction. >> show me what democracy looks like! >> reporter: the addition of organized labor may sharpen the focus of a self-staten island movement that up until now was united against what they call corporate greed but absent clear demands or goals. >> wall street is responsible for the economic crisis, and they're asking people like me to pay for it. i'm andrew from madison, wisconsin. >> reporter: yesterday we met 24-year-old andrew cole who is out of work and in student loan debt. he took a bus from madison, wisconsin to join the three- week-old protest which began with a few dozen people. where did you sleep last night. >> right here. >> reporter: now hundreds are camping out in this private park jus

mike with the two-run single. texas scores five runs in the inning and they g on to win 8-6 to even the series at a game a piece. >> miller park was very good to the brewers this season. they led the majors with 57 wins at home. bottom of the 7th, milwaukee up 2-0 on arizona. a two-run homer off kennedy. kept bernie brewer busy lately. the diamondbacks didn't have much success against milwaukee. he gives up just one run in eight innings and strikes out the side to finish with nine. the brewers win game one, 4-1. >> hoey halladay threw a no hitter in last week's game one. the cardinals made sure history didn't repeat itself. lance with a three-run homer in the 1st. halladay would settle in and retire the final 21 batters he faced and then in the 6th, the philly bats woke up. ryan howard with a three-run shot. raul ibanez would add two-run homer later in the inning as the phillies go on to win the series opener 11-6. still to come, there's plenty to break down between the raiders and patriots, but we'll tell you the biggest difference between the two teams. that's next. t do you think? i'm not crazy about these light fixtur

mike wallace. greg: that is how ben roethlisberger has distributed the ball today. , we talked earlier about hines ward and the kids. you know heath miller is not a kid anymore. he has been doing it for a long time. but there is so much young talent on this football team. hines ward has mentored them. their source of a lot of quality information. greg: we asked hines ward if he still watches "dancing with the stars." absolutely. dan: of course. greg: he is as fun-loving of a guy as there is. dan: you know, the nice thing about it as i talk about him being a mentor to his defensive back but he is mentoring the entire team on how to samba. greg: this is behind the scenes of a shampoo commercial, hines ward doing the cha-cha, and then brett keisel. this is tuesday at pittsburgh practice. dan: i am sure hines insisted on leading. he is just that type of guy. he is not going to be happy that we aired that. greg: no. brett keisel with his real beard. can you win a dance competition with a beard like that? dan: i can't think about it. he is the only guy that i know that wears a beard extension. greg: nice throw by roethlisberger. caught by eman

mike: look at this. this is just spectacular. these people are losing their minds. this is beautiful. virginia tech has one defender waiting back at the 15 yard line. harris throws it underneath, caught my miller. trying to stay alive. the clock hits 0 and miller is down, it's over! alonzo tweedy made the tackle and virginia tech wins! i tell you what, if you like college football and you've got this home game, what else could you conceivably ask for? one of the greatest games i ever saw. just your typical saturday afternoon. >> well, i tell you what, miami is awfully good. and i'm so proud of our football team. we just hung in there. every time they answered, we answered. our offense i thought really answered the call tonight. and really proud of them. >> craig: coach, how about the performance of logan thomas? 23 of 25, 310 yards and three touchdowns. you needed the trilogy trigger man to step up. >> yeah, i thought he made some great decisions and really came back. i thought he would. he's a poised guy, a smart guy. and you want him as a leader of your football team, i tell you that right now. >> frank, it was such a huge ball game for you and miami. no team has ever started 0-2 in the conf

thank each of them, particularly chairman jeff miller and ranking member bob filner, health subcommittee ranking member mikemy showed for their tireless -- mike michaud, for their tireless work. i urge all my colleagues to join me in supporting this important legislation. i yield back the balance of my time. mr. miller: we continue to reserve. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from california. mr. filner: i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. filner: obviously, nothing is more important than the safety of our veterans and this bill, h.r. 2074 contains many provision to improve the safety and health care of our veterans. we had, because of a report i requested, as chair, the g.a.o. gave a report on v.a. health care, actions needed to prevent sexual assaults and other safety incidents. that found that veterans and employees were exposed to personal dangers including sexual assaults in the very facilities that should be protecting them. madam speaker, i think we ought to be more outraged given the findings of that report. that report found that there were not just dozens of alle