sheree. reporter: charply, in a few hours the house is expected to vote on a tbop bill that would prevent interest rates on federal student loans from doubling as of july 1st. president barack obama visited three college campuses this week, calling to keep the rates down. if congress does not act, the current interest rate on federally-subsidized student loans will jump from 3.4% to 6.8%. now, for students borrowing the maximum $23,000, it'll cost them about an extra $5,000 over a 10-year repayment period. now, the nonpartisan congressional budget office says extending the rate will cost the government $5.8 billion and that's too high. now, students are worried about paying for student loans. student loan interest rates will impact more than 7 million undergraduates. >> it definitely makes my anxiety go up several notches. >> at this make-or-break moment for the middle class, we've gotta make sure that you're not saddled with debt before you even get started. reporter: now what happens on or

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sheree johnson is here with all- new information. this thing could go on for months ahead. reporter: that's right, charley. today the house is expected to vote on a gop bill that would prevent interest rates on federal student loans from doubling as of july 1st. president barack obama has appeared on three college campuses this week, calling to keep the rates down. the interest rates will impact more than 7 million undergraduates if congress does not act the current interest rate on federally-subsidized student loans will increase from 3.4% to 6.8%. now, for students borrowing the maximum $23,000, it'll cost them an extra $5,000 over a 10- year repayment period. the nonpartisan governmental congressional budget office says extending it will cost the government $5.8 million and that's just too high. senate democrats accuse republicans of playing politics with the interest rate for student loans. >> when you look at 50% of the kids coming out of college today can't find a job or can't find a job which is consistent with their skills, how in the world can you be supporting a p

sheree is standing by this morning with all new information for you. reporter: charley, today the house is expected to vote on a gop bill that would prevent interest rates on federal student loans from doubling as of july 1st. president barack obama has appeared on three college campuses this week, calling to keep the rates down. students are worried about paying for those student loans. the interest rates will impact more than 7 million undergraduates if congress does not act. the current interest raid on federally-subsidized students loans will increase from 3.4% to 6.8%. for students borrowing the maximum $23,000, it'll cost them an extra $5,000 over a 10- year repayment period. the nonpartisan congressional budget office says extending it will cost the government 5.8 billion and they say that's just too high. >> at this make-or-break moment for the middle class, we've gotta make sure you're not saddled with debt before you even get started. >> when you look at 50% of the kids coming out of college today can't find a job or can't find a job which is

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sheree pete he hadly told him no. >> that was audio from automated message sent out by the district superintendent warning parents about the incident. the girl managed to get to a safe location. the man in the van is described as heavy set in 30's with black mustache and go tee. >> up next. secret service scandal. investigation widen into the embarrassing incident in south america and now there is word the partying did not stop at the hotel. >> also tomorrow its tax deadline day. ultimate procrastinator few places only a few places to drop-off their returns. >> and lane closure begin tonight on the san francisco approach to the golden gate bridge. what to expect on doyle drive. all that coming up later on "nightline". >> i'm coming up next on "nightline". inside the storm. 130 tornadoes all righted across the heart land in only 2 day. some made it out alive. others didn't. diane sawyer exclusive interview with the romneys. ann finally speaking out about all the working out about all the working mother drama on >> 6.5 magnitude earthquake shook central chile tonight. felt for a minute and centered

sheree. reporter: yes, charley, all new reaction from the governor.in less than a week lawmakers will wrap up maryland's 438th legislative session. there's still a lot of wok on the table. so far 59 bills have passed. this is compared to 700 to 800 bills each session for the last three years. some big items? deciding whether the state should add table games to slot parlors and how to deal with the recent federal judge ruling that says maryland's right to carry a firearm law is unconstitutional. one of est items, the $1 billion gap in the budget and possibility of raising taxes. we have all new reaction from governor martin o'malley on this issue. >> i think there's room for compromise and room to meet in the middle and get on with the other important business of the session. the clock is ticking, there's a limited amount of time left and i hope that the senate and the house conferrees will come to some reasonable balance and accommodation so woo can move forward. reporter: no one is sure how many bills will get passed before the end of the session. on

sheree pete he hadly told him no. >> that was audio from automated message sent out by the district superintendent warning parents about the incident. the girl managed to get to a safe location. the man in the van is described as heavy set in 30's with black mustache and go tee. >> up next. secret service scandal. investigation widen into the embarrassing incident in south america and now there is word the partying did not stop at the hotel. >> also tomorrow its tax deadline day. ultimate procrastinator few places only a few places to drop-off their returns. >> and lane closure begin tonight on the san francisco approach to the golden gate bridge. what to expect on doyle drive. all that coming up later on "nightline". >> i'm coming up next on "nightline". inside the storm. 130 tornadoes all righted across the heart land in only 2 day. some made it out alive. others didn't. diane sawyer exclusive interview with the romneys. ann finally speaking out about all the working mother drama dinner's ready. [ female announcer ] hamburger helper stroganoff. beefy. creamy. stroganoffy. helpers. forty dishes,

sheree johnson has a wrap up. reporter: charley, all new reaction this morning. it was a night of excitement and a night of disappointment as the results came in from maryland's primary. le senator ben carden easily defeated maryland state senator anthony hughes. he's a pastor from prince georges county. on the republican side daniel bon gino, a secret service agent from dutchess county defeated rich -- from anne arunderel county. carden says he's ready to move forward and serve the people. >> i'm looking forward to this campaign to campaign on my record. we'll see who my opponent is and i look forward to talking about jobs, education, environment, women's rights, let's talk about these issues. >> carden and bongino will square off in the election in november. charley, back to you. >> as you heard, bon gino was the winner of the primary race. he had a lot of competition. 10 republican wrs on that ballot in hopes they could go up against senator ben carden come november. >> i'm a normal middle class guy from saverna park who just got fed up with the system and gav

and there are more the world's news for you now this hour eight shere muslims have been killed in two separate attacks in southwest part start a gunman opened fire on a car in the city killing six people minutes later two more were killed while trying to shore in the same area shia muslims are the minority in pakistan and they're often targeted and community. clashes between troops and mankind they're linked militants left at least twenty four people dead in yemen and follows a military offensive against insurgents who attacked a military camp in the south of france two hundred people have died since the fighting began on monday al qaeda took control of several towns in the area during the year of prince would term a lot of the pows present. sudan's government has launched a counterattack well feels sudden it's also arming civilians of the south sudan since the town of langley which is home to around half of sudan's one production border clashes have escalated since south sudan gained independence last july. some of enlarges family will be deported to saudi arabia next week after comp

sheree, you said you were taking notes as the day goes along. reporter: that's right. i'm taking a lot of notes, a wealth of information. april 17th is just days away. a lot of folks are just sitting down to start working on their taxes and we have some very good information for you. right now this morning i have dwayne henderson with h and r block here in rogers ford joining me live here. first of all, thanks so much for being here this morning and answering a lot of our questions, we really appreciate it. >> certainly glad to be here. reporter: first of all, let's start with some of the folks that are unemployed and out of work. what about this fresh start initiative? >> the program is the result of the irs understanding these are tough economic times. they want to work with you. the key is you must be current on your taxes. if you're not current on your taxes, you're not eligible for these. they'll set up installment programs they'll help you with the lien program, so you really want to be current on your taxes to take advantage of these. they'll reduce or waive som

sheree johnson, abc 2 news. >>> new for you this morning, more military jobs are opening for women and some that were previously not allowed. this will begin happening in may around the 14th, that according to the department of defense. some of those positions include direct combat units. it's all part of the military taking steps to become more female friendly. the washington national cathedral will return tours. the tours were suspended following an earthquake back in august that damaged the building. repairs are expected to take about two years. >>> new this morning, the senator theater is now closing today for renovations. that's according to the baltimore business journal. the north baltimore landmark will be shut down for six to nine months. the project will include adding three new screens, seats and a wine bar. >>> state commission has approved a slot machine license for a casino at rocky gap state park in western maryland. the plan calls for 850 slots. that facility is expected to open in a year and a half to possibly two years. >>> and the maryland live casino is going to hav

sheree, we could always use some help with this sometimes.reporter: you are absolutely right about this. i am listening extra hard this morning because when it comes to taxes, i can use all the help i can get. and this morning, actually, we have dwayne henderson who is with h and r block in rogers ford joining us as he is is providing a lot of help information. i've been responding to foablgs on facebook and twitter and answering their questions as well. this morning let's talk a little bit about last minute tax tips. some people are just sitting down right now to start preparing their taxes. what are some tips you can offer them. >> they should modernize, e- filer is very effective with the irs. a lot of folks will be using software or the internet to file their taxes. now, if you get in a jam, seek help from a tax professional, certainly h and r block can help you. we have what's called a second look. if you get stuck, bring that return in, call us, we'd be happy to help you. another thing is direct deposit. this year you want to have your

sheree johnson has new reaction this morning. reporter: it was a long night for some folks. we have all new reaction from them this morning. some candidates were very excited and others a little disappointed as the results for maryland's primary came in. senator ben carden easily defeated maryland state senator anthony hughes. he's a pastor from prince george's county. carden won 76% of the vote. on the republican side daniel bon gino, a u.s. secret service agent from anne arundel county defeated richard douglas, a former leading defense council member. >> i'm looking forward to this campaign, to campaign on my record. i will see who my opponent is and i look forward to talking about jobs, education, environment, women's rights, let's talk about these issues. >> the voters have made a very wise choice. senator carden has been a great senator, working with him everyday the way i think up close and personal. he's so hard working, he's honest, he's duty driven and he really wants to look out for an agenda that really helps the middle class. reporter: now, as the incumbent and a

sheree. >> thanks, lynette. >>> police are searching for a dirt back rider who hit a 6- year-old boy the hospital this morning. the biker stopped after hitting him but eventually rode off. if you have any information, you're encouraged to call local police. >>> doctors at the cdc say that two people who died earlier this year in if calbert county were infected with mrsa. it happened in march, fers an 81-year-old woman came down with a respiratory illness. three of her children who cared for her developed similar symptoms. the woman and two of her children died. we all know now they had the flu, but only two had mrsa. >>> if you have a lot of unwanted or prescribed prescription drugs cluttering up your medicine cabinet, get rid of them this weekend. the drug enforcement administration is holding its annual takeback day. >>> we'll have more weather coming up in about a half an hour. now back to "good morning america." have a great day. ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >>> welcome back, everyone. wonderful to have d.j. irie spinning, us into our weekend. ♪ sam is so happy. >> so happy. >> d.j.

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our hd camera in fairfax. 60'shere, we're in the this tuesday morning. it will be noticeably cooler and comfortable than yesterday. t now, 59 in winchester. 55 in lexington park. yesterday, near 90. today, comfortable. >> all of america's weather coming up, in the next half hour. robin? george? josh? >>> take a look at this, sam. the first lady like we have never seen her before. michelle obama, on "ellen" monday, showing off her prom snapshot. and revealing why she would never let sasha and maria copy her high school old-school style. take a look. >> i don't think i've shown you my prom picture. i want to show you my prom picture first. [ cheers and applause ] thank you. thank you. thank you. >> love the dress. >> thank you -- >> love the dress. >> thank you very much. that was a table cloth at one point. now, i heard you have a good one, too. so, i thought i would share yours. [ applause ] >> that slit was a little high. >> yeah. >> i don't know if i'd like my kids to go out with a slit that high. >> no. >> let's not show this to malia and sasha. >> we

it's going to pick up this morning where it left off on friday, with sheree young on the witness stand. she is the wife of aide andrew young. and she said on friday that their husband did everything for the disgraced former senator, even yard work and buying christmas gifts for his kids. she testified it almost destroyed their marriage because her husband had no time for her or his own family. edwards is charged with six counts of campaign violations, using campaign cash money for hush money and phasing 30 years behind bars if he's convicted. >>> two presidents for the price of one. some 500 well-healed supporters attended a virginia fund-raiser sunday headlined by president obama and former president bill clinton. cameras were not invited to this event, the first of three joint fund-raisers. clinton took a shot at mitt romney saying he wants to do what republicans did before, on steroids. >>> this just in, folks, gas prices dropping again over the past 24 hours. the new national average for a gallon of regular unleaded, $3.82. there you have it. gas prices on the national level have b