so, these signatures go directly to the statehouse. we have a little over 100 right now. >> more than 100, not scientific but we can hear the passion in your voice and what you have to say. thank you for speaking about your efforts tonight. >> it's a pleasure. >>> to the campaign trail. rick santorum is blasting the president over his values. he issued prompting a strongly worded response from an bomb advisory. >> gop front-runner rick santorum turning controversy. >> about a phony ideal, some phony theology. not a theology based on the bible, a different theology. >> those comments are not sitting lightly with the white house. we question character and faith. >> you are questioning his faith. >> i can't help but think that those remarks are well over the line. it's wrong. it's destructive. it makes it impossible to solve the problems that we all face together as americans. >> but rick santorum defending himself. >> i said i don't question the president's faith. i said that the president is christian. he says he is a christian. i am ta

his mere presence at the pennsylvania statehouse elevated a gathering whose product might otherwise have gone out to the world a political orphan. nor was it lost on his colleagues that their presiding officer, having already exercising administrative, diplomatic and political sovereignty throughout eight years of war would almost certainly fill the as yet undefined role of executive. if he could again be persuaded to hazard a jealously guarded reputation. there was never the slightest doubt that he would be chosen to preside over the convention, nor did washington disappoint in his role as democratic demi god. one day someone handed him a mislaid copy of an early draft constitution. washington waited until the end of the day's business before introducing the subject of the carelessly misplaced document. what happened next is to be found in max fairen's convention records as washington rose from his seat at the front of the assembly room, he expressed frosty disappoint, quote, that some one member of this body has been sew neglectful of the secrets of the convention as to drop in the sta

the maryland senate passed the bill yesterday and it's on to the statehouse. >>> news time 6:25. checking headlines from around the world this morning, one month after the cruise ship costa concordia ran aground on the coast of tuscany memorial services are being held for those lost. relatives of people still missing in the disaster boarded a small boat and took them closer to the stranded cruise ship. they threw bouquets of red roses into the sea. 15 people are presumed dead and 17 confirmed dead. >>> officials -- the search son to find -- to find assailant who set off a car bomb in india. the van exploded that the israeli ambassador was in. four people inside the vehicle are hurt and another device was found on an embassy car in the country of georgia, but that didn't explode. >>> a frightening ordeal for stephen brier. he was robbed last week while vacationing in the caribbean. it happened when a man what machete surprised the justice wife and guests and the intruder got away with a thousand dollars in cash and thankfully no one was hurt. >>> well, there's a lot of shaking goi

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hundreds of gay marriage advocates ralled outside the statehouse monday night. night.ttey're urging lawmakers to pass a bill that woulddgive gay couples the same rights as other married couples.governor martin o'malley says the bill could be voted out of a house committee as early as this week... but its still a few votes short on the floor. "its time and it's the free state, we should be up there with california and new york and all the oneethats are making it legal now, and i think that by holding us back, we're holding us back as a stat" state."a similar bill passed the senate last year... but died in the houue. it's called "the love seat"... of miinesota. minnesota."i took one look at him and i said, 'i'm going to marry him. i did really." "she just new a good thing when she saw it, that's all." all."wally and gayle fox have been side by side in matrimony... for 52 years. n deserving of an honor.but in their neighborhood alone... the foxes are one of á6 couplesá who've been married for more than 50 years.for pearl and ralph stahlberg... make that á70 years.á

martin o'malley is expected to address the crowd before the rally in the statehouse. advocates will use part of the rally to thank the governor for restoring and alcohol tax. they added that their purpose will be to vermont gov. o'malley that there is more to do. -- to remind governor o'malley that there is more to do. people lined the streets of catonsville to protest another on another bill. it would add gender identity and sexual orientation to baltimore county's existing human relations laws. the bill comes in light on an attack on a transgendered woman who tried to use the bathroom in a mcdonald's last year. >> transgenders are not dangerous, they are not going to hurt anybody. i'm worried about other people are going to dress up and pretend they are something and they are not. >> men dressed as women, getting into bathrooms, showers, locker rooms, not just with women but with children. >> accounts, and says he expects it to past the evening's vote. -- a callous, and says he expects to pass the evening vote. >> the temperatures are definitely warming up. we are i

. >>> and the statehouse is considering the same-sex marriage bill. the delegates have spent entire day preparing for the debate and deciding where they will come down once a vote is taken but one delegate who supports the bill is in the hospital scheduled for emergency surgery tomorrow. so if the vote is taken tomorrow, advocates could have a tough time getting the 71 votes without her. >>> a scam artist for abc2 news, we've been following for years. well, it -- he's been on the radar for decades. lamondes williams was convicted last fall for running a pyramid scheme involving rental cars. he was sentenced to 10 years for duping people, calling him a fraudster. we told you about him in 2009 when he was running a scheme on apartments. >>> everybody loves a good sail sale. what if colleges are offering them, too. >>> a lot of stores are having president's day sales but there's a program that could get you a better deal. a look at what's included. >>> out at bwi 45 degrees, exactly where we should be for this part of february. so no weather winner today

i'm greg black, reporting. plags thrrughout the county ann at the ohio statehouse will be flown half-staffday... in honor of the daniel parmertor.the suspect is scheduled to appear in court this afternoon. 3 all eyes are on arizona and michigan today... as cast their primary votes. votersswill have to decideewho should be nominated... to take on presidenttobama in the presidential election. election.the average of recent polls shows the race is essentially tied between mitt &promney nd rick santorum. romney holds a one-and-a- half while ron paul and newt gingrich trail the leaders by more than 15 points. of the most socially nning one conservative campaigns in decades... but romney is using a line of attack on him... that he normally reserves for president bama. romney says: "senator santorum is a nice guy but he's never had a job in the private sector. sector.santorum says: "all reportees in the back they say, ohhthere's santorum talking about social issues again. no, i'm talking about freedom. " time is running out... for maryland residents to register tt vote... or to change party affil

breaking news out of the statehouse in annapolis. the full senate has voted to censure senator ulysses currie for his failure to disclose work he had done for the shoppers warehouse grocery chain. the vote comes after a recommendation by the senate ethics panel tuesday evening. the panel has recommended that he make a public apology for his indiscretion. david collins is in annapolis and will have a full report tonight. the house just voted to approve the payroll tax cut extension deal. that deal was reached thursday morning and would extend the 2% cut in petrol taxes through the end of this year. the bipartisan compromise would also extend unemployment benefits and stop a real -- stop our reimbursement cut for doctors who treat medicare patients. president obama's said he will sign the deal as soon as it hits his desk. same-sex marriage in maryland has come down to a few votes but with a few delays. the house attach an amendment that said if passed, it would not start until october of next year instead of january. that would give pe

representative which means they can carpool, although i believe kyle makes her drop him off a block from the statehouselaughter ] embarrassing. jones has a firm grasp of the law. for instance, he supported the repeal of a law requiring that state workers get a guaranteed 30-minute lunch break by arguing, quote, "if i was to deny one of my employees a break, i would be in a very bad position with the company's human resources representative. if you consider that this is a very easy law to follow in that everyone already does it, then why do we need it?" exactly! you don't need the laws that everybody follows! that's why we don't need laws against cannibalism. [ laughter ] if i eat a co-worker, i know i'm going to hear from human resources. cathy will make me watch that boring corporate video about not eating people. even though it's kinda funny because it was shot in the 80s and the corpse has a perm. and then i gotta sign the stupiç form again that says, "i understand that cannibalism is against company policy." so bravo representative jones, for trying to get rid of unnecessary laws. should you make i

the statehouse is expected to pass it and the governor will sign it. that would make washington the seventh state in the nation to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry. >>> in france, a presidential candidate was showered with flour wednesday. he was shocked. but did resume his speech on the french housing crisis still covered in the protester's flour. >>> a first video of the far side of the moon. a view that we never see because the moon is locked with the earth. the moon cam video shot last month shows a moon scape full of dozens craters left behind after dozens of collisions with asteroids. >>> now here is another look at the dow opens at 12,716 after gaining 83 points yesterday. the s&p up 11 points. the nasdaq jumped 34. taking a look at overseas trading this morning. in tokyo, the nikkei added 67 points, while in tongue song, the hang seng certifyinged 406. >>> facebook took its first step toward being a publicly trading company yesterday and on track the largest ipo ever. in its filing facebook was seeking to raise $5 billion but word on the

. >>> the statehouse of delegates will start debating the same-sex marriage bill. the bill made it out of a joint committee earlier this week. delegates spent time preparing for the debate. advocates for the bill say they are still looking for a few more votes to get the 71 needed to pass. just 15 minutes ago the new jersey assembly proved a -- approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage. it now goes to governor christhai. >>> congress worked out final details on a deal to extend the payroll tax cut through december. families earning $50,000 a year will be able it keep their $1,000 credit. congress hopes to vote on the extension by friday. >>> well, it looks like 2011 was a good year for general motors. they made $7.6 billion until profits last year. the news comes just two years after gm emerged from bankruptcy with the help of that federal bailout. >>> well, if you didn't think you would be shopping this weekend, you better think again. for the second year in a row it's shop maryland energy. it starts one minute after midnight. >> everything is for sale except t

. >> we now want to take you live to the statehouse in annapolis, where governor o'malley is giving his state of the state address. >> let me thank god for the greatness of maryland. let me also begin by thanking the maryland men and women who serve in our countries armed forces. [applause] and i also at the outset what you think the parents -- to thank the parents and loved ones of our fallen heroes for the sacrifices they make and continue to endure. thank you, governor glendening for your continued service to the people of maryland. thank you president miller and speaker bush for so ably and effectively leading your chambers during these challenging and difficult years. [applause] through these challenging years of recession and now a jobs recovery. thank you, attorney general gansler, comptroller franchot, for your work in protecting the dignity of every individual and advancing the common good night and thank you, my colleagues in county and municipal government who have the battle now believe on the front lines of the jobs recovery and dance of the quality of life in these extreme

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today the statehouse passed a bill that wouldnd virginia's one handgun per month law. a similar senate measure will be voted on tomorrow. both bills went into law that was passed after the commonwealth became a major supplier of handguns used in crimes. >> the president will be visiting fire station 5 on south hey street near the pentagon city mall and will announce a new initiative to help war veterans become firefighters. police say the drivers should expect traffic backups from 10 a.m. to noon in pentagon and crystal cities. good warning there. >> so it's getting a little nippy out there. >> it is. >> we're not used to this. >> we're not. and i didn't bring my jacket. i don't like to wear coats in general but walking outside tonight it was cold. >> even a manly man like you needs a jacket when going outside. >> not yet, doreen, not quit yet. the wind chills are now down in the 30s across the area for the first time in quite some time. look at the moon this evening. beginning to get a little bit more and more full. full moon just off about four, five days as a matter

ben eisler is live outside the statehouse with reaction. >> alison, for supporters, a truly historic evening. many view this as a significant step to legalizing marriages for the lgbt community. >> the maryland house of delegates approved a bill to legalize gay marriage this evening with a boat 71 to 67. some describe it as the most important of their career. one even shed tears. >> our time has come to have love defeat the year end to bring the measure of equality to every member in this state. but the celebrations continued with a surprise visit from the governor. governor martin o'malley. >> maryland would join seven states in the district in allowing gays to marry. opponents will launch a petition giving voters the final say on the november ballot. >> this house has voted to legalize homosexuality in maryland. whether they know it, the referendum will come. >> among the supporters, at this delicate co-sponsored last year's bill but withdrew her support because of strong opposition in her district. >> marriages between a man and a woman. i still believe it is ok for people of the

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. >> reporter: at 9 realtors will rally on lawyers mall outside the statehouse and they are against the governor's budget proposal to reduce income taxdeductions for high income earners to. they say reduing the benefit will make it harder for people to become homeowners. the rally lalast for nine to 11 -- will last from nine to 11 and realtors and homeowners are invited. they have been mounting a campaign against the governor's proposal using ads and online pieces. linda so, abc2 news. >>> thanks. >>> today the gp county fire chief will tell us about a fire that injured seven firefighters in riverdale on friday night. this is the video. this afternoon we are going to learn what caused the fire and get an update on a firefighter's conditions. they were injured when fireball formed on the first floor of a home. we will keep you posted on what they find. >>> one person is dead and three missing after a u.s. coast guard helicopter crashed in mobile bay in alabama. this all happened on a training mission last night. helicopter was out on a mission in the aviation training center in mobile al

pregnancies and helping unwe had mothers would reduce the number of republican candidates for the statehouse in indiana! >> amazingly that is the dumbest thing he wrote in his whole fake apology bum kin updates. there was a box of girl scout cookies at every table warning rod calendarized. >> the speaker mentioned he researched this on the internet. the speaker like poor senator morris is a republican! >> our winner was the unintended star of one of the greatest short political videos of all time. tuesday, as a vote is called in the assembly, you see him in the white shirt rise to cast one electronic vote on behalf of an absent colleague and then cavity another one and then sit down and then he spots the cameraman in the public gallery and he goes cold, right there. he gets cold in places you didn't know you could get cold. assembly room 76 reads only the members present in the assembly chamber may vote. he was asked if he broke that rule and acknowledged depends on how you interpret that rule. true, he was in the chamber and he voted three times. he says it's character assassination against

after speaking to hundreds of gay marriage advocates who rallied inside or in the statehouse monday night, o'malley told reporters that he still is looking for support in the general assembly. he said republican votes could be key to passing the same sex union bill. >>> it was quick but a lot people. [audio not understandable] >> we will show you new video from a earthquake from a different perspective. where the whole thing was caught on camera ahead. >>> and it's considered the most important meal of the day but also matters exactly what you are eating. that surprising new study on breakfast and weight loss. >>> rain and snow is possible today. but i will tell you what to spec in the neighborhood coming up. >>> and on the roads right now, we have no accidents reported on the interstates or the secondary. so if you are heading out in the next few minutes, it should be a good start. we will keep you posted on the area traffic conditions straight ahead. i'm going to make you breakfast. what? with magic. you are? see the egg. uh huh. ♪ so, look at the orange. now close your eyes. ♪ alakazaa

. >> reporter: at 9 this morning realtors will rally outside the statehouse against the governor's budget proposal to reduce income tax deductions for high income earners which would cap mortgage interest deduction. they say reducing the benefit will make it harder for people to become homeowners. the rally will last from 9 to 11 this morning and all realtors and homeowners are vinted. the group has been mounting a campaign against the governor he proposal using ads and onlinevideos. linda so abc2 news. >>> there's a fight to repeal the same sex marriage bill that passed the general assembly. maryland marge alliance will fight to preserve marriage in maryland. governor o'malley plans to sign the bill tomorrow and it would go into effect next january. 56,000 signatures are needed by the end of june for a referendum to be placed on the ballot in november. >>> the democracy 2012 politics and mitt rom any celebrating big -- romney celebrating big wins in arizona and birth state of michigan. >> we didn't went by a lot but we won by enough and that's all that counts. >> what is enough? the numb

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the statehouse revised the measure today after governor bob mcdonnell changed his mind reversed his support and spoke out against it. he said requiring an invasive procedure as a precondition for another is not the state's role. >>> a grand jury will now take up the case of the capitol hill bombing suspect in court today. a judge denied bond for amine el ka le khalifi. he planned to detonate a suicide bomb at the capital last week. khalifi discussed his plan with an undercover fbi agent who posed as a member of al qaeda. >>> families are taking measures to secure their houses in fairfax county. burglars have hit in the franconia neighborhood with all the break-ins during the day and in the same manner. shomari stone has this report. >> reporter: ken feels a stens of insecurity at his townhome after finding a shattered window in the living room a few days ago. >> i saw the plant was tipped over, glass on the floor, dirt everywhere. and you start going -- your mouth goes dry and you're scared. >> reporter: police say there have been five burglaries in the franconia area over the past ten days

at the statehouse in annapolis, scott broom, 9news now. >>> after becoming the first injures decision to legalize online gambling, efforts are already under way to kill the program even before it launches. d.c. council members claim they didn't realize they had approved it in the first place. councilman jack evans says he plans to kill the bill in committee but he acknowledge it he will probably vote to repeal the ban on online gaming when it comes up for a vote before the full council. >>> state senators in virginia have approved a bill which would withhold $150 million in funding from the dulles rail project. the washington examiner says the bill is intended to prevent the metropolitan washington airports authority from requiring that contractors use union friendly project agreements. governor mcdonnell has promised to sign the bill into law sphwhrz more arrests are expected in the murder of a local activist lenny harris. linwood johnson of oxon hill was taken into custody yesterday. harris disappeared on december 21. police found his body at the bottom of a well in fort washington

the maryland senate passed a bill now on to the statehouse. under virginia law bosses can't force workers to return to their jobs if they spent 4 hours or more on jury duty. >>> and in just a few hours, a chicago judge will issue a ruling on whether to throw out the arrest of the suspect accused of cig the mother, brother -- killing the mother, brother and nephew of jennifer hudson. he is the estranged husband of julia hudson. >>> in illinois a 14 year old girl who van frished a hospital has been found safe -- vanished from a hospital has been found safe in milwaukee. she leaves with her father and officers say she had no right to take the teen anywhere. the state of illinois has custody of her after doctors determined she was not receiving the care that she needed at home. >>> about an hour north ofnashville tennessee bowling green kentucky police are there looking for a thief who wig ed through be -- wigeled through a hole to get-- wiggleed through a hole to get into a hooker lounge. they are trying to catch the thief. >>> time for a check o