marriage, the first time new jersey lawmakers have endorsed that idea. but governor chris christie has already promised to veto it. americans are stepping up spending, new numbers showing retail sales rebounded following a slow holiday season. notwithstanding consumer spending less on the big-ticket items. a new warning over air pollution, doctors say those exposed to poor air quality are at greater risk of developing a stroke or losing their memory. they suggest staying indoors during days of high levels of air pollution. martha: not so easy to do, right? speaking of pollution, smokers soon may have to start paying more for their healthcare. proposed legislation in utah could force tobacco users who are also on medicaid to pay a higher copayment. some companies are already doing this. they charge employees who smoke more they don t smoke more, they charge those who smoke more for health insurance. let s go to alicia ac u.n. a who