the proposal takes aim at republican roscoe bartlett's sixth district, making it more difficult for him to get re- elected by taking a chunk out of frederick county and replacing it with a portion of the democratic-leaning montgomery county. but democrats don't like it, either. representative donna edwards believes it dilutes minority voting power by splitting black, asian, and hispanic communities in montgomery county into three districts. because congressman dutch ruppersberger sits on the house intelligence committee, his second district is being drawn to include both aberdeen proving ground and fort meade. if the new map is adopted, congressman elijah cummings' seat could become one of the strongest african-american districts in the country. but the first district, occupied by republican andy harris, is largely left intact. overall, maryland republicans consider the proposal gerrymandering, and several republican senators and delegates have come up with their own maps. state house leaders say all of the redistricting proposals will get full hearings. the first will start today at 1:

opponents say the map will oust republican roscoe bartlett in western maryland. >>> still to come on wjz eyewitness news at noon, troubled actress lindsay lohan will be headed back to court. details on what's next for her and hear why you may want to get an peel trick car. maryland is making it a whole lot easier to have one. let's take another live look outside. a nice day so far. tim will be back with our first warning forecast. please stay with us. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i need a home performance with energy star audit. this sensor will show why my living room gets too hot and too cold! get up to $2,450 dollars in rebates and keep saving with home performance with energy star. get started at bgesmartenergy.com. >>> some bad news for actress lindsay lohan. she may be headed back no jail. a judge revoked her probation saying she failed to complete her court ordered community service. lohan posted the $100,000 bail and is due back in court november 2 . >>> tv personality julie rancic is recovering from surgery. the couple is known for their reality tv show. she grew up in beth this dap a

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roscoe bartlett of maryland's district would be changed to heavy democratic area and in montgomery county they might vote him out. donna edwards has also complained that minority districts around the washington area would be broken up. alley taking much of the heat. >> the greatest amount of population growth happened in the washington suburbs. and therefore, that is where this disruption of lines has also been the greatest. >> it submits communities, it splits neighborhoods, it hurts the minority population or those of us who live and represent rural areas and it's a poor plan by the governor. >> they are hoping to have the redistricting done over the objections in the districts by the end of this week. >>> yesterday morning thousands of people showed up to watch history be made at the national mall. it was the dedicate of martin luther king. it was a first to a african- american and the first to a nonpresident. among those in attendance, president and entertainers and even some in washington back in 1963 for dr. king's "i have a dream" speech. that speech has rarely been shown in entire

which would put more minority voters in the fifth district represented by republican congressman roscoe bartlett that i man satisfactory for certainly political or -- that may be satisfactory for certain political or other considerations but it may not satisfy the interests of the people would live in those counties. >> what we have put forward is a map that is balanced and as could make it. >>> coming up in the next hour, we'll talk live with montgomery county councilmember valerie irvin about the proposed redistricting plan. >>> some prince george's countiy voters go to the polls today. the polls have davis facing off against gardner. the polls will stay open until 8:00 tonight. this is the special election to fill the sixth district seat left open by leslie johnson. >>> new details in the disappearance of a 10-month-old baby girl. what the baby's mother says she is doing the night the baby disappeared and why the original time line in this case has now changed. >>> also being a horrific case out of philadelphia actually woman and two others accused of chaining disabled adults in a basement an

. >> this isn't rosco bartlett. this is a gentleman who served in congress for twenty years.t'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 they protected for him. they brought him from three southern maryland counties and way up around college park. they want to protect and took donna edwards and shoved her district into anne arundel county. that's unfortunate. >> i ask the same question of you. democrat control the state, they get to do what they want?

every republican and five democrats voted against the measure, insisting it is intended to oust roscoe bartlett. a similar measure passed the senate earlier this week. it heads back to the senate for approval. a 22 digit shall savarin man is behind bars a close -- accused of soliciting sex to a pair of baltimore county. they say he met the alleged indifference on line and as our 11 news reporter kim dacey explains, officials believe there may be more victims. >> social media is part of our life today, and it is not a bad thing, but unlike any other tool it can be misused. >> it appears to be the case in the alleged sexual seduction of two baltimore county teenagers. police say brandon -- used a facebook profile to chat with one of the victims and used an e-mail accounts. according to baltimore pomade -- county police, he told his victims that he was 17 in one case and 19 in the other when he was actually 22. the parents believe the child was engaged with secular activity with an adult after they found -- she found suspicious messages and phone calls and that is when she called police. investiga

it takes aim at republican roscoe bartlett's sixth district making it more difficult for him to get re-electedlett is on the record in opposition. democrats from the washington suburbs don't like it either. representative donna edwards believes -- believes it dilutes minority voting power by splitting it into three districts. the third district looks like a z and also hugs the coastline around annapolis. because gus rupen -- sits on the committee, the map makes a detour to include his home. congresswoman's district would -- could become one of the strongest african-american districts in the country. overall, maryland republicans consider the approach jerry mannedering. several republican senators and delegates have come up with their own maps. all legislative proposals will get full hearings. the first hearing is slated to begin at 1:00 p.m. and is expected to last into the evening. david collins, wbal. >> and the governor also plans to hold a press conference tomorrow outlining the details of his jobs birblings aspects of which will be introduced during the 2012 session of the general belief.

the district is represented by roscoe bartlett, just one of two republican congressman from maryland. there are plenty of other smaller changes. lawmakers will vote on the new map in a special session being held this month. >>> the american planning association has just released their list of great streets in america. surae chinn reports the greater d.c. region has a lot to be proud of. >> king street and old town, alexandria has that neighborhood feel that keeps ruth roberts coming back. especially after a tour guide, it helps to have this new distinction. >> i think it is the mix of people who come here and the bikers, the local people, the choice of restaurants. it is good. >> the restaurants, boutiques and nightlife make this a favorite in the country. blending history, vibrancy and 21st century allure. >> king street is one of three streets named to grab the top ten spots. there is the historic davis street and culpepper, virginia and the third is right here on u street with the iconic food landmark ben's chili bowl closed here due to plumbing problems but there's always somethin

in the cross hairs, republican congressman roscoe bartlett of western maryland. his district would be changed to add heavily democratic areas in montgomery county. representative don edwards has complained minority districts around dc would be broken up by this plan. governor martin o'malley is taking much of the heat. >>> the greatest amount of population growth happened in the washington suburbs. therefore that is where this disruption of lines has also been the great e. >> reporter: it spritz communities, it splits neighborhoods. it hurts minority population t hurts those of us who represent rural areas. it is a very poor plan by the governor. >>> legislative leaders hope to have had redistricting done over objections in rural and minority districts. they want to have it done by the end of the week. >>> today governor o'malley announced a 60 day review period trying to reduce unnecessary rules in the state's regulatory process. all of this is part of his push to spark job growth in his state today. president obama hit the road for a three day bus tour pushing

plan, a large part of montgomery county would be moved into the western district now held by roscoe bartlettat change could make bartlett be more competetive for a democrat. it would leave minorities. i understand and share the political interest that are at stake both nationally and in our state. i cannot support the form spear to have been sacrificed for these political interest. governor o'malley will resubmit the plan for a special session next week. >>> today first lady michelle obama jumped at the chance literally to promote kid's physical fitness. she led hundreds of kids in the area in a minute of jumping jacks on the south lawn of the white house and why not make an attempt at the guinness book of world records. this has to happen within a 24-hour period and the white house event was a kickoff. >> a lot of kids. . >> a lot of kids. >> it can happen anywhere. as long as they document it. >> within 24 hours? >> yes. >> let's go for it. >> we'll go to the white house and do jumping jackets. >> i don't think we have clearance for the white house. >>> let's talk about the rain heading ou

claim the redistricting map is nothing more than a brazen attempt to oust republican congressman roscoe bartlettif the redistricting plan passes today, it will head to the house of delegates. >>> for the second time in a month, walmart has announced it will build a new store in montgomery county. according to "the washington post," the store would be built in the pike center shopping plaza off rockville pike. the nation's largest planning a store in aspen hill. it's part of an effort by walmart to expand into urban areas. but the store which would open by 2013 is drawing criticism as it would replace six shops that already exist in the shopping center and would likely bring more traffic to an already congested roadway. >>> take a look at this video. this is a bust storm in lubbock, texas. an 8,000 foot high wall of dust moved through the city at about 6:00 p.m. last night. winds over 70 miles per hour pushed that dust through the city, knocking down street signs, power lines, and reducing visibility to nearly zero. no injuries were reported. there has been a drought in west texas. the national w

stronghold represented by roscoe bartlett. >> maryland congresswoman donna edwards is the latest lawmaker to speak out against the proposed boundaries. edwards represents voters in montgomery and prince george's county. the change could make bartlett's seat more competitive for a democratic challenger. edwards says the shift would leave minorities underrepresented. >> edwards released a statement that reads "i understand and share the political interests that are at stake both nationally and in our state. nonetheless, i cannot support this plan in its current form, given that minority representation interests appear to have been sacrificed for these political interests." governor martin o'malley will submit the redistricting plan to the general assembly for a special session next week. >>> here is a look at other stories making news now. federal prosecutors open their case against the accused terrorist they call the underwear bomber. abdul mutallab is accused of trying to blow up a detroit bound flight in 2009 on christmas day. the 24-year-old was determined to kill all 300 people on boar

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final approval to the govenor's map.but opponents say the map s designed to oust g-o-- incumbant roscoe bartlett&pwesttrn maryllnd. (jones) "it was dooe very carefully, not willy nillyy it was done within the letter of the law within the votingg riggts act." act."(cluster) "what does carroll county have in ommon with ocecan city? and they're going to be represented by the person." the senate &pstill needs to approvv some minor changes in the map.the redistricting bill is expected to be signed into law.. today. governor o'malley wants state lawmakers to review options to create orr jobs..ut one lawmaker plans to introduue measures requiring all workers hired or constructton state... to be legal citizens. (mcdonough) "we have tough times, we have people jobs, maryland citizens need these jobs, not illegal aliens." aliens."the bill requires job &papplicants be reviewed by the "e-veriiy" system...to make sure of their legal status. vice president joe biden... has a testy exchange of words... with a eporter. &preporter.the argument was ove a speech the vice president gave.he ssid crime would rise if

into the sixth district injecting more minority voters in the district of republican congressman roscoe bartletts has drawn up her own map that keeps more of her current district intact than the one proposed by the governor. >> that may be satisfactory for certain political or other considerations but it may not satisfy the interests of the people would live in those counties and communities. >> reporter: the hearings of the joint legislative committee, the executives of both montgomery and prince george's county supported the governor's plan. >> i commend the governor and the commission for what they've done. >> those in opposition to the maps that have been drawn, four simple words. give me your map. >> reporter: public advocates are siding with edwardssying spreading out minority voters would weaken their influence. >> maryland's governor and legislators should assess the responsibility for their role in creating a dysfunctional congress and accept the proposition that just because can you create such boundaries does not mean you should. >>> once the senate votes, then the house will consider

the proposal takes aim at republican roscoe bartlett's sixth district, making it more difficult for him to get re- elected by taking a chunk out of frederick county and replacing it with a portion of the democratic-leaning montgomery county. but democrats don't like it, either. representative donna edwards believes it dilutes minority voting power by splitting black, asian, and hispanic communities in montgomery county into three districts. because congressman dutch ruppersberger sits on the house intelligence committee, his second district is being drawn to include both aberdeen proving ground and fort meade. if the new map is adopted, congressman elijah cummings' seat could become one of the strongest african-american districts in the country. but the first district, occupied by republican andy harris, is largely left intact. overall, maryland republicans consider the proposal gerrymandering, and several republican senators and delegates have come up with their own maps. state house leaders say all of the redistricting proposals will get full hearings. the first will start today at 1:

opponents say the map was designed to oust top 10 -- roscoe bartlett. >> local residents are cashing in. the d.c. metro area is now richer than silicon valley. they pass san jose as the nation's wealthiest metropolitan area. average low salt -- local household earned more than $84,000 last year compared to the national median of 50,000. bloomberg contributes the rise to lawyers and highly paid federal employees. >>> apple store sais were silent while the close from 1:00 to 3:00 while steve jobs was remembered at a ceremony in california. the ceremony included performances from nora jones and cold platay. >> it feels like we just said goodbye to summer, but it's already time for one of washington's most interesting and time-honored ceremony, this year's national tree lighting ceremony is set for 5:00 p.m. thursday december 1. to sign up for the ticket giveaway, look for the link on our homepage. >>> that will be here before you know it. time for a check on the traffic situation. mike has the details. >> we do have a slick road conditions out there right now so use caution. backed up o

republicans call the changes gerrymandering and an attempt to oust roscoe bartlett. >> it looks like the state is lowering its expectation when it comes to slots revenue. analyst are scaling back on the forecast revenue for the next four years. estimated revenue from the two casinos has dropped about $56 million for the current fiscal year. delays in getting the slots parlor complete is expected to cost the state 107 $9 million -- $179 million. increases at the bay bridge and harbor tunnels go into effect on november 1. that is < two weeks from now. science alerting changes are being posted starting next week. the told the bay bridge will drop to -- will jump to $4. the price of the tolls on 95 will go up from $5 to $6. >> now traffic pulse 11 and insta-weather plus together. >> good morning. sarah caldwell checking on your morning commute. dealing with some problems in harford county. let's take a look. south on 24, we have a motorcycle accident. it happened about an hour ago. there's still plenty of activity on the ramp. the left lane is getting by on the ramp but is backing up tra

maryland congressman roscoe bartlett says the grant from the agriculture department will research nonchemical-based methods. including other insects that eat these stink bugs. >> scott cully wielded his tools against an 18-pun pound pumpkin. that is the largest ever carved. he carved this monster to use as a centerpiece for halloween fundraiser benefiting homeless families. >>> 5:41. later this week you can go hopping and help fight cancer at the same time. >>> plus the american academy in pediatrics issues its first guidelines for treating young children diagnosed with adhd. >>> she plays -- lane. no norm from cheers is 63. singer alan jackson is 53. golfer ernie els is 42. and rapper eminem, turns 39 today. >>> boom. welcome back to 9news now. coming up on 5:45. it is a blue monday if you are a redskins fan. they lost yesterday as well. but it is a great day to be in the neighborhood. >> reporter: quarterback controversy. we don't know much about that around here, do we? today's a good day. tomorrow a a good day. we finish off the week just wednesday, smack dab in the middle of the work week. her

. >> reporter: on his website, six district congressman roscoe bartlett says he's not interested in politicshe's interested in the country. maryland republicans claim state democrats targeted his seat for a democratic takeover. >> it was done to increase their numbers in washington. >> reporter: redistricting now gives democrats a shot at the seat bartlett has been holding for 23 years. remember these? between kratovil and andy harris. ended up with harris getting the seat long held by republicans. >> i would imagine republicans would spend 10 cents in district 1. but they'll spend millions -- plus -- millions to hold onto that seat in western maryland. >> reporter: bartlett has said he will run for re-election. but the government and assembly have lit rae change -- literally changed the landscape. >> there will be people coming in from all over to campaign. it will be like a battle in an antietam. >> reporter: reporting from annapolis, i'm pat warren. back to you on tv hi. -- hill. >> the governor says the map was drawn. >> as bob has been showing us, we see a line that is clear. >> to the

incumbent republican rosco bartlett will run for an 11th term. former councilwoman duchie says she will run for the democratic nomination and fellow democrat is getting close to a decision on whether or not he'll run. he says he's going to make his announcement coming up next week. >>> well, thanks to the generosity of channel 9 viewers and the gannett foundation, a food pantry in northern virginia will be able to serve the public. wednesday it was forced to close its doors. >> this is a great story. this morning it's getting help from a big truck loaded with supplies adding to the list, kristin fisher is live in lorton, virginia with more on that side of the story. good morning kristin. >> reporter: good morning. well you know the food pantry in dumfries, that one that's called is in trouble and it's called acts. and get this -- in the last two days, they have raised -- excuse me they've received 2,000 pounds of donated food and $60,000 worth of donations and that includes a $5,000 grant from the gannett foundation. and because of all of those t

. >> pone say it is designed to out of roscoe bartlett in western maryland. >>> still ahead, escapedimals holding a community in fear. >> in morning, the situation is under control in zanesville, ohio. all the animals have been found but there are a lot of questions that still remain. >> first, the debt debate. the so-called super commit i don't running out of time to find a resolution. we'll update this coming up at 6:06. ♪ ♪ [ multiple sounds making melodic tune ] ♪ [ male announcer ] at northrop grumman, every innovation, every solution, comes together for a single purpose -- to make the world a safer place. that's the value of performance. northrop grumman. i'm drinkin' dunkin'. i'm drinkin' a dunkin' latte. i can't think without my dunkin' iced latte. it's a real latte. i love it. i run on dunkin'. get a premium latte without a premium price. america runs on dunkin' coffee. >>> checking headlines this morning. one of the most intense searches yet at the home where a 10-month-old girl disappeared. fbi and police showed up at the home of lisa irwin's parents. they arrived with cri

say the map moves too many democrats into the sixth district now held by republican congressman roscoe bartlett. >> you tell me, what it is that a montgomery county voter has in common with somebody from allegheny views. it is not their political views. it is the needs of their people. >> the map is now moving to the maryland house of delegates where it is expected to be approved. however, court challenges could loom putting maryland appear new congressional minneapolis on hold. >>> the result are in from last night's special election in prince george's county. they show democrat derek leon davis easily beating republican day gardner with more than 91% of vote to guarder in's 9%. it was expected as prince george's county is heavily democratic. >>> coming up next, we've all been a little surprised by our cell phone bills but $201,000. >> a little bit of a shock. >> slightly. find out how one woman racked up those charges. >>> first though, more on the growing push to ban crib bumpers. we'll tell you which major organization says it supports the change. that is all coming up.  woman: wor

the 6th district , injecting more minority voters into the district and republican congressman roscoe bartlettawn up her own map that keeps more of her current district in tact than the one proposed by the governor. >> that may be satisfactory for certain political or other considerations, but it may not satisfy the interest of the people who live in those counties and communities. >> reporter: in hearings of a joint legislative committees, the executives of prince george and montgomery county, supported the governor's plan. >> i comment the governor and the commission for what they've done. >> those in opposition to the maps that have been drawn, four simple words. give me your map. >> reporter: public advocates are siding with edwards, saying spreading out minority voters would weaken their influence. >> the maryland governor should assess their role in creating audition functional congress and accept the proposition that just because you can create such boundaries, doesn't not mean you should. >> the house will consider the redistricting plan as early as tomorrow. while democrats control th

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