January 12, 2011 7:56 pm Higher Taxes, Budget Cuts Discussed As Md. General Assembly Convenes The 90-day General Assembly session got underway with Maryland facing a growing budget deficit. Lawmakers are considering deep spending cuts and tax increases. Local 3:04 Students protest at GW despite suspension warning 2:27 Curfew for teens at National Harbor is in effect 30:04 Pro-Palestinian protests continue on college campuses: The News4 Rundown 2:30 Jury recommends 4 years for driver in deadly crash 2:48 DC Irish pub The Dubliner celebrates 50th anniversary