1975, when they were considering these efficiency standards they were supposed to consider that the technology was really feasible and that there was an economic justification for it. But today thats beginning to be blurred and we know, certainly, at epa when they consider it, they certainly dont consider whether its technologically feasible or economically justified. So if we wanted to have a more balanced approach what were trying to do is hear from people who are involved in this on a daily basis because the American Public when they go to the Appliance Store to buy an appliance, they dont understand all about this efficiency. They just know what the price is, and then some people are telling them well you are going to save money even though its a lot more, because of the electricity that will go down. And other people make the other argument. So one of our objectives today is to just try to get a better understanding of what is the reality of this. And thats why were here. So i wan
Youll be comfortable in that for the afternoon hours. A look at neighborhood highs. Thats coming up at 11. Weather and traffic on the 1s. New crash virginia 95 northbound as youre headed through deal city. A crash with the center lane blocked. Thats adding to the problem we have a little bit north of there as well at 1 23. 66 in bound lee highway. Chopper 4 over 66 for you here in the next couple of minutes. Top of the beltway and all the main routes into town and out of town are moving along quite nicely. 270 at old hundred road. Travel times in ten minutes. Melissa. Thank you. When were talking about traveling today you can be part of the conversation about the future of interstate 66. V dot has plans to put tolls on that road between d. C. And the beltway, tolls that could cost you 85 a week. News 4s Kristin Wright joining us from the road on how drivers feel about the proposal. Kristin, good morning. Reporter aaron, naturally people are frustrated and people are worried, particular
The high clouds. Still cool between 8 00 and 9 00. Beginning to jump in the low 60s by then. Another day with a rapid warmup. Right now though quite a chill in the air. Not as chilly as yesterday. Only near 50s. Mid 50s nearby suburbs, upper 50s in washington. Near 60 right by the bay. Mid 50s Shenandoah Valley. You need your fleece this morning. Later today youll be comfortable in shorts. Youll need the sunglasses as well. Lots of sunshine around. Dry pavement, any problems on the road . Looking good. Road work here and there, tom. Nothing to really bother us here. 270 Montrose Road northbound and southbound moving along. 95 in virginia, dale boulevard also looking good right now. Taking a look here, 95 both ways here in maryland at powder mill road still have some lanes blocked in both directions because of the road work that is happening there this morning and, again, in bound 66 at 123 seeing a bit of a slowdown as you approach that construction as well. Ill see you back here in te
Residents over the last ten years. Opening statements could start as early as tomorrow. It was a 74yearold father of two that died after confrontation with med star employees. A vertebrae in James Mcbrides neck was broken when he died last week. He was a patient at the hospital. He walked out before he was formerly discharged and the confrontation happened as a nurse escorted him back inside. A developing story this morning, new York Attorney general is investigating Fantasy Sports sites. The investigation comes that employees are using inside information to win money. This all started because a draft kings employee won 350,000 on rival site fan duels on what many say amounts to insider trading. Espn is pulling all of its draft king sponsored segments. Comcast, nbc 4s Parent Company, is an investor in fan duel. Comcast, the Parent Company as we mentioned, an investor into that site. Weather and traffic on the 1s. Going to be another warm day. Lets check in with tom. Yes, indeed. Starti
Autumn brings cooler nights, falling leaves. Baseball playoffs, and nine powerful men and women back to the Supreme Court of the United States to begin another term. After sessions packed with bloc buster cases, hobby lobby strike down closed union shops, requiring warrants for Police Searching the contents of a cell phone, what deliberations and decisions will make news in the coming terms. Again and again we turn to the nations highest court to rule on statement limits, the state powers over individuals, and relationships in business. And by declining gay marriage cases, wins for the gay rights cause. Reporter the justices turning down petition dealing with samesex marriage law. It doesnt mean that a marriage case wont appear before the court this year. Gay marriage advocates hope that theyll rule di finishtively in their favor. Since the court ruled against the defense of marriage act and californias prop 8 in 2013, marriage bans have foul no one a dozen states. Cases in front of th