Transcripts For WMAR ABC2 News Good Morning Maryland 9AM 201

Transcripts For WMAR ABC2 News Good Morning Maryland 9AM 20100323



only meineke gives you options on complete car care, and we'll help you choose what's right for you, your car, and your budget. at meineke, you're always the driver. . good morning. >> good morning. megan is getting weighed in right now. this time around, we've done this every year, this time around we're going to have couples, husbands and wives, they're going to compete against other husbands and wives. >> that's going to be fierce. >> right now it's a meet and greet at brick bodies and megan will have the whole report for us tomorrow morning. we'll meet every union and find out how they're struggling. health care. >> it's the topic of the day, isn't it? obama is supposed to sign the legislation later this morning. >> 11:15, right? >> 11:15 at the white house. republicans obviously are not happy and they're vowing to fight it to the very end. they say it's not a done deal, not yet. >> people are on line, they're giving us their two cents. we have dr. cohen coming in here, we're talking about plastic surgery. how do you find a plastic surgery? how do you know it's time? and tiffany, guess what, listen, i know you want to go to brick bodies but just in case you can't make it to the gym, she makes house calls. >> really? >> she's a train they're comes to your house and here we go. what do you think about that? >> i do that. the hardest part is getting out the door, you know, to go to the gym but if she's coming to you. >> why not? >> bingo. >> first off, we want to get to our hot topic and we continue to follow the health care bill. history is being made at the white house as the president will sign healthcare reform into law. he's going to do that about 11:15 and the republican back lash has already started. abc news t.j. winnic tells us they are already laying the ground for. >> reporter: the fight is far from over. >> the debate over healthcare reform has really just begun. there's no signs it's going to end soon. >> reporter: the attorneys general in a dozen states, all of them republicans have filed suit to block the bill, it's mandates that everyone get health insurance are unconstitutional. two republicans have introduced bills to repeal the legislation. something republicans will campaign on. >> it sends a message and it lays the ground work because this november the american people need to know where every machine of congress stands. >> in the hours following the bill's passage, nancy pelosi -- while she remains a lightning rod for controversy, the speaker insists healthcare reform simply couldn't wait any longer. >> the cost of health care in america, both in delivery of service and insurance to families is unsustainable. the upward spiral of rising medical costs can drive our country bankrupt unless we take this action now. >> reporter: the senate now debates the bill passed in the house. democrats will try to pass the measure using budget reconciliation rules which would just require 51 votes. speaker of the house nancy pelosi had plenty to say to abc diane sawyer and you'll have a chance to they're hooer that coming up the a 9 -- at 9:00. and of course we wants your two cents on this issue, especially on the heated exchanges between politicians and others. we posted this question on our facebook fan page, is the name-calling heated changes and extreme rhetoric from both sides overshadowing what the bill means to you and i. already we're getting lots of comments. nobe writes absolutely. i haven't heard any concrete reason for opposition. sherrie writes, one of the reasons i can't stand to watch politics, they act like teenagers in a temper tantrum. sherrie has in comments about the weather, four days in a row above normal temperatures, but it came with some rain and thunderstorms and some hail in the afternoon. today's headlines read windy and cooler. showers will be making a return and perhaps another round of thund they are afternoon. winds will be gusting to 30 miles per hour, really nothing extreme but could be some wind generators and small hail with the cold air in the atmosphere. tucked behind our logo as a quick warmup as soon as tomorrow. this morning, one of the interesting things in some of the nooks and crannies, this is stevenson university, we developed a little fog this morning. after about two, three o'clock in the morning, breaking up the clouds, all that moist ground allowing moisture to saturate and we have ourselves a little bit of fog of the sun is trying to make a little fight with the developing clouds. it's called self-destructing sunshine, it's because we have cold air sitting just above the grund and that strong march sun beats on the ground, quickly heats things up and those cludz redeveloping around the region. we should get up to 55 by lunch time. it really halts our progress this afternoon to about 57 with developing showers and maybe some small hail thrown in. we slide back this evening and yeah, tucked underneath our logo there, got to adjust the spacing of this, 7:22 sunset. here we go, the storm system itself, the original storm in the upper level piece of it is what's moving overhead right now. the most of the rains, still some moderate showers back from on the back side and we've got some snow in west virginia. ironically, around this low pressure system where it's clear or at least partly cloudy the showers and the cool air on the southwest side, that will slide across the area tanned that is why we generate -- and that is why we generate those clouds. 57 downtown baltimore. a little cooler north and west, 54 degrees westminster. you had some of that hail yesterday and 55 in parkton. down towards columbia, we expect skies to turn partly no mostly cloudy. tonight, after an evening shower, we clear out and drop to 40. tomorrow's afternoon temperatures with sun and lack of rain a good day to 66. we'll check out that extended forecast in the next half hour or you can catch us on line any time with abc2news.com. time to get you back to work. we'll try to help you right here on good morning maryland. a better way to market yourself. we want to you send us your resumes if you're trying to land a job. each week we will contact three people to come in our studios, tape a 20-second video pitch as to why they should be considered for this job and this will allow potential employers not only to read your resume but to see you. viewers will be able to log on to our website each week and see what resumes are out there. we will sclekt a random three best resumes. resumes.com. safer streets in baltimore, that's our ultimate goal? >> how the city leaders are staging an intervention for young members of our city. we have a house call from the doctor with all the questions you need to ask about plastic surgery. the stoors take center stage for this year's premier of dancing with the stars. 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"dancing with the stars". . let's get back to your two cents on the passing of the health care bill. the president is expected to sign the bill at 11:15. on our facebook page we asked the question is the name calling, all the heated changes, is it overshadowing what the bill actually means to you? here's steve he writes in, well, if the media would stop spending more time covering the name calling then maybe more people would understand it. and ernest where in, i thought -- wrote in i thought this was the year 2010, not the 1960s. if you want to share your two vents, log on to our facebook page and we'll share your comments through the rest of good morning maryland here at 9:00. linda. yamy, what would you do if -- jamie, what would you do if you were given a million dollars? you were baltimore city, you spend the money on at-risk youth. >> reporter: that sound and this sight are all too family in neighborhoods throughout the city. today state and city officials met at patterson public schools to kick off youth violence prevention week. >> the goal is get the community, whether it be our religious partners, whether it be teachers, parents everyone in the community to come together and help our youth. >> reporter: safe streets depend on community involvement, a strong public educational campaign that focuses on our at-risk youth. for the past year, kathy mcclain has ran a successful program in chery hill. >> it benefits the entire community of chery hill because we do have enforcement programs, we have reentry programs, but safe streets particularly targets young people who are at risk of carrying a gun, at risk of being a victim of gun violence torks help them -- to help them change your decision-making. >> reporter: with this intervention program, they hope to cure the problem. just last week a 14ier old was arrested for allegedly shooting another young man. such a senseless crime. >> it does take a village to raise a child. chery hill is making every attempt to get to that point. >> reporter: this program will target young people ages 14 to 25 and give them alternatives to lead productive lives. there are a host of activities going on all week long. for a complete list, go to our website, abc2news.com. linda, they are eye sores and they breed crime, they're talking about abandoned cars on city streets. they've been getting a lot of attention lately. brian kuebler shows us how the police and the community are working to move these cars. >> reporter: it's not the most liked sound but since august the city tow trucks have been clearing the way. >> sometimes vehicles are abandoned for various reasons, owners can't get them fixed and the owners leave them there but they're an eye sore and a hazard. >> reporter: the city department of transportation and city police have been teaming up to identify neighborhoods, notify cars and lift these cars up and off city streets. >> they can be very dangerous if they're left there. row dents can get into them, make a haven and a home. it's a health issue and crime issue. >> reporter: operation raven has been running since august and d.o.t. says it has removed more than 300 abandoned cars from select neighborhoods. this car near downtown was towed this afternoon. it will join the hundreds of others in the impound lot while the owner is notified. clearing a threat, clearing a space. in downtown baltimore, brian kuebler, abc 2 news. >> operation raven is all but wrapped up but the department of transportation says you can always call 311 to report an abandoned car on your block. we all want to change things in our life but whether it comes down do scalpel and tissue, we call on dr. michael cohen. thank you for joining us. >> you're welcome. >> you say it's spring time, a lot of people are looking to do plastic surgery but there are things you need to be aware when looking for a doctor? >> finding a board certified prafk p -- plastic surgeon is important. it's important to understand the doctor's qualifications, their background, their experience, but i think most importantly, board certified plastic surgeons are the people to go to. >> you know a doctor like you said can claim a lot of things. is there something like a certificate you should look out for in their office? >> absolutely. i think there are ways to find this out before you get to the office. if you go to our society, the american society of plastic surgeons or the american board of plastic surgery you should be able to find a directory of board certified plastic surgeons in your area and that should eliminate the potential forking in gog somebody who may not have the background or experience you are looking for. >> what are some of the questions you should ask? >> you should actually ask do you do these procedures a lot, what's your experience, can you show me before and after photos? can you provide a list of patients who may have had these procedures that may be happy or could you know stand up for the procedure and talk about your qualifications? so i think that you can ask a lot of questions. am i a good candidate. do i have a real problem that you can fix and have you done this many times before. >> are there certain warnings signs that should alert you, may, maybe this doc isn't the one i should be seeing. >> asking around is important. having friends that may have had plastic surgery or may have gone to somebody is going to be a helpful resource. if they're not willing to show you photos or if they're not willing to educate you or the exam is very brief and cursory, i think that's a sign that maybe the person's not the right person for you. >> right. so the bottom line here is obviously to do your home work. you shouldn't just trust any plastic surgeon out there. >> and getting several opinions can be just as valuable. if you go to somebody and you maybe just don't hit it off, go to someone else and get that feeling. >> thanks for joining us this morning. >> thank you. >> jamie. hey, doctor out of the 11 contest ants on "dancing with the stars", how many have had plastic surgery? >> i don't know. i haven't checked them out but i know probably one has. >> i think you're right. new batch of celebs will take the stage on dancing wts stars. a look at the fast fun runners who will be dancing when we come back. 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george filling us in. >> reporter: they waltzed their way to 25 out of 30, enough for the top spot of the week. >> yeah. >> i don't know how they have been. i think i have a really good partner. >> reporter: two points in second -- behind in second place. >> i'm no strange tore judges an i know -- stranger to judges and i know they give constructive criticism. >> tied for third. >> i'm glad this is over with. i'm very excite to do move on and just build off of it. >> i think we're having fun. he's teaching me something. >> in fifth place, tv's latest bachelor. >> you know what, you only have a certain number of bretses in life you don't want to waste any of them. >> a three-way tie for sixth place with each of these tie tied with -- tied with 30 and this football player has some surprises. >> gaga, lady ocho, you definitely are in for a surprise. >> i'm totally not ready but i don't think i was dancing for the judges, i was dancing for myself. i was dancing for redemption, i was dancing for everywoman that's not a size 2. i was dancing for everybody who has had a dream. >> the bottom three. >> i am glad that my feet are wet now and i can go from here and do better. >> i see a lot of potential tonight and i see how hard he works. >> ifr had some standing ovations before but this is the most unexpected and thrilling to have. >> reporter: buzz and all the other dancers take to the floor next monday night dancing either the fox trot or jive. >> that cast is all over the place, aren't they? >> you've got to give it to buzz, really, all over the place. >> next week in a space suit and puts the american flag on the floor. the health care bill got through congress thanks to the speaker of the house nancy pelosi and republicans say she is their target come november. . come lg up, what the speaker thinks of the republican attacks and the motivation why she wanted healthcare reform passed. a special boot camp especially for ladies. the idea is help you get a grip on what's under the hood. . now, back to today's hot topic, the healthcare reform bill. the president will sign the landmark legislation today but the work isn't over just yet. republicans say they will continue to fight it in whatever form is appropriate, including the courts. a companion measure house democrats approved to make changes will be approved by the senate. republicans to -- plan to load up it with a score of amendments. the person who spear headed the effort to pass healthcare reform is house speaker nancy pelosi. many give her credit for locking up the vote. she did with with an epic blend of persuasion, mussel and bill even when half of washington says nothing can do. abc news anchor diane sawyer sat down with the speaker. >> reporter: last night they cheered her in the chamber and lining up in fronted of her offices. they're unwavering, almost 70 year old speaker, mother of five, grandmother of seven. she is powerful and polar rising, republicans say they'll run against her in the november elections but politics is in her dna. her father acongressman and mayor of baltimore, there in a wheelchair when she was sworn into congress. he did not live to see her become the first female speaker. we talked to her in the room where the president called her last night to thank her. this is the room where the president called you. what did you say to each other? >> it was pretty exciting for both of us. many presidents since teddy roosevelt have tried to pass healthcare reform for americans and many speakers of the house have tried to do it as well and last night, we had that level of success. i told him that i was certain it would not have happened without his vision, without his commitment, unwavering commitment to making imprensive healthcare reform, health insurance reform the law of the land. >> reporter: as you know there were such victory all around the capitol and inside the room last night. we heard people saying this is nancy pelosi's one party rule. >> shame on this body. shame on each and every one of you. >> reporter: we heard the minority leader

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