Cooperation in economy industry agriculture education and other sectors with great pleasure we note the development of friendly relations and trust between our two countries. With her to them to do. The years to execute or through moscow to minsk. I think that today there are no major problems in our bilateral relations even in difficult times when what tree faces charges art return of a prosperous. I think it makes sense for us today to exchange views of the eve of the Supreme Council meeting on prospects of our nation and difficulties that may arise anyway in this difficult new way. Yet this town meetings in moscow and read lectures at Moscow State University and crafts era some fresh ideas and will be happy to hear from them. For this show hundreds of experts from government in three countries are involved in the work on agreement established inauguration Economic Union a high level meeting proved it is impossible to discuss issues of the heads of states for example the creation of
Of the beltway. 55 through the parkville region. A nice start on 95 down to the fort mchenry. We are tracking speeds of 55 Miles Per Hour. The beltway at security, volume is picking up already. 295 checking out fine in the elkridge region. This is york road. Very light volume in both loops. We will keep you posted on any problems. That is the latest on traffic pulse 11. Finally a done deal. President obama will sign a law that avoids the fiscal cliff. Tracie potts has a breakdown of what congress agreed to. Good morning. A very late vote last night but runtime for millions of americans who wondered if their taxes would go what this year. Lawmakers left capitol hill after finally avoiding the fiscal cliff. Some point you strike a balance. 257 democrats and republicans voting for a bill to keep the alternative minimum tax from hitting working families and prevent tax hikes for 98 of americans. Tax rates will go up for couples making more than 450,000. The estate Tax Threshold is over 5 m
Emotion sports moments. Just think how lucky we were to call ray our leader for all these years. Abc2s Roosevelt Leftwich is downtown at the stadium. Reporter for many people, ray lewis, to the ravens is what a hub is to a wheel. The whole team evolved around him for 17 years. Form fans they mr. Not know what to do without having that number 17 around. Many fans will do one thing. They will make sure they grab has many ray lewis t shirts, bobbleheads and plaques before the great man leaves the game. They said ray lewis was one of the original ravens. He left his mark on many hearts through his great plays and work throughout the community. They loved how he played and they loved the man he became leading the team and becoming a big part of baltimore. Im definitely sad about him not playing football anymore but hes been injured for so long. Hopefully they will go to the super bowl and go out with a bang. Im happy for ray. At least hes going out on his on term without being forced out. I
And to raise ed and to be with him so long and were so much on the same path, that part hurts. Absolutely. You can never rebuild those bonds. Defensive player of the year twice. Super bowl mvp, all pro, all decade. You can say ray is the greatest Football Player weve seen in this town since johnny u. For me to be where i am standing as a man now and make my own, its time for me to go on. He was generous with his time and money. A few years ago a young man was seriously hurt playing high school afternoon. Ray would sneak in the back door of the hospital to visit that young man every single day. No camera, no media. Ive done what i wanted to do. Now its my turn. Its either hold on to the game and keep playing and let my kids miss out on times we can be together because i always promised my son if he got a full pride scholarship, dad would be there. So our eyes will focus in on that tunnel. We know its coming. We wont hear a thing but well seat smoarks the famous wiggle, twist and the ben
So just that alone makes the day extremely special. Do you take bill to be your wedded husband . Reporter a magical day made even more memorable thanks to a special guest, mayor stephanie rawlingsblake got ordained just so she could marry them and other couples. Im available. Just tell me what date you want. Reporter her calendar likely booked as couples line up to take advantage of the new law. This couple drove up from South Carolina to get married on this special night. Theyre part of marylands history, although their union wont be honored at home. Our paperwork will not be recognized from the state level but it doesnt mean less to us. Reporter the significance is still there for these couples. But they want more than symbolism. Bill wants quality thy across the board. A lot of the states that have not embraced it, so we still have a long way to go. Reporter they made such lastminute plans that they didnt have a chance to make honeymoon plans. Wow, samesex marriage may be a law that