Not good. Reporter they say the victim was using oxygen. Investigators are trying to determine if that helped fuel this fire. Live in maryland city, pat collins, news4. The stock market responded to the fiscal cliff deal with a big rally, but there are signs release may not last long. Some republicans were angered by president obamas remarks last night. We will not have another debate with this congress over whether or not they should be the bills that they have already rack up. If the president thinks he not going to negotiate, he better thing again. John boehner signaled a return to a hard line on spending by delays a vote on aid to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Several members of his own Party Immediately and loudly blasted him this afternoon, including new jersey governor chris christie. The speaker has now scheduled a vote for friday and a second vote on january 15th. And the speaker has just responded to that criticism through a spokesman this evening. Nbc news correspondent Mike Viqueira is nbcs Washington Bureau right now. Mike, how much support does the speaker have right now to stay in that position . You know, jim, thats a great question. Theres been a lot of speculation over the last couple days. After all that turmoil yesterday, where there was a back and forth, a question whether House Republicans would go along with the overwhelming bipartisan vote, there were republicans very angry about that vote, they didnt think it had enough spending cuts in it to match enough tax hikes, and they hesitated. In the end, Speaker John Boehner had to put it on the floor that angered a lot of republicans. Newscast his number two, eric cantor, the majority leader voted no, and john boehner voted yes on final passage. Now, jim, tomorrow is the formally election of the speaker. Hes already been nominated. Usually a formality. We have no reason to believe otherwise. But youve got to believe that somewhere down the line, he may be weak end here. Thats why hes already looking forward to another fiscal clive. Lets go back to the sandy spending bills. How did Something Like this happen . A lot of people are shaking their heads. Did time just get away from it . Thats part of t congress has a bad habit putting off the tough decisions until the last minute. They debated and voted on a p k package thought was vitally important. The problem was there were no offsets. It wasnt paid for. Just emergency spending, and it would have added onto the debt. The Senate Passed it very late in the weekend, sent it over to the house of representatives. This was an indication they would put it on the floor, and that bill was passed, sent to the president. At the last minute it was pulled from the floor, a lot of conreceivers tiffs angry it was more definite at this time spending, they didnt like some of the provisions in there. Later today john boehner met with some of them. Peter king was one, he called it a disgrace and knife in the back. After the meeting they were somewhat mollified. However s. The new congress means a new cloak. Theyve got to start from scratch, the whole process over. We thought we would get a break from the drama yet. Stay tuned. Mike viqueira, thanks so much. The deal sent stocks surging on wall street. The Dow Jones Industrial average jumped more than 300 points. The nasdaq picked up 93 action and the s p 500 ended the day 36 points higher. Stay with notify for continuing coverage in our next half hour, well look ahead to the impact on our region and what it means for people in Northern Virginia who will see their taxes go up. Could you tell, this is the coldest day so far this season . And its looking look the mercury will continue to fall. Doug kammerer has a look at the numbers. Guys, tonight is going to be one cold tonight. Tomorrow morning youll wake up to the coldest numbers we have seen in quite a while. Windchill, look at the windchill right now in d. C. , 27 degrees. Thathe at the airport. 29 in annapolis, 29 on the eastern shore, back towards the west along i 81. How about 26 in both win chesters and martins burg. Windchill there, 20 and those windchilling will go down this evening, too. Walking up into the 20s. Thats the lowest we have been so far. Most of you will be a lot colder than that. Well talk about that, and plus how cold things stay for tomorrow and through the weekend, coming up. Right now at 5 00, police in Montgomery County need help, finding a missing man. 23yearold michael poe disappeared after going out with friends new years eve. Jack i didnt know benson is live in adams morgan where he was last seen. Reporter hes a graduate of poleville high school and virginia tech. His High School Friends joined his family here to tape up flyers with his photo. He was last leaving shenanigans bars on 18th after celebrating newees eve with about 20 friends. Were told the group split up afterwards, about 12 30, went their separate ways. Michael has red hair, 511, weighs 175 pounds action and his parents, his family are very anxious. Its the most important thing in the world to me right now. Its unbelievable the emptiyness we feel, and all the support we have mere as well. This is the town, and surrounding people. The facebook and the people that have been coming occupy has been tremendous. Reporter anyone with information to the whereabouts of michael poe is asked to call Montgomery County police. They are handling the missing persons case at this point. Reporting live in adams morgan, jaxxie benson, news4. Students who survived the shooting in connecticut last month are getting ready to go back to classes. Today there was an open house in the neighboring town of monroe. The building had been vacant, but it was transformed so that sandy hook students could use it. Desks and other items were taken in. Students will return to class there tomorrow. Meantime, students heading back to school . Stafford notice tighter security today. The School District says its adding Dawley Police patrols at all schools to try to prevent a tragedy like the one in newtown. The interior and exteriors will be checked every day for anything special. Police say they will try to build a stronger relationship with students in every school. Similar measures are being taken. Tonight a virginia deathrow inmate who had his conviction overturned is one step closer to freedom. Justin wolfe has been behind bars for more than a decade now, but today hes set to walk free. Chris gordon has more on todays courtroom developments. Reporter justins mother hug family and friends after the judge said she will sign an order releasing him from prison tomorrow evening at 5 00 p. M. If prosecutors fail to get a stay from the u. S. Corporates are court of appeals in richmond. Im just so relieved that she has given us this opportunity, and maybe tomorrow justin will actually be breathing the same air, fresh air for the first time in 12 years. Reporter they have a website that explains why he was wrongfully convicted. They posted picture of danny petroli who is killed and the trigger man, whose testimony put wolfe behind bars. He was gunned down outside his townhouse in 2002. The gunman, owen barber, traded his testimony for leniency, as the key witness for the prosecution, he testified that it was a murder for hire, and justin wolfe was paying him 10,000, but wolfes family has always said barber was lying. Petroli allegedly supplied hundreds of thousands of highquality marijuana to wolfe who sold it in the suburbs. Wolfe allegedly owed petroli money. He is innocent. Hes told the same story from day one for 12 years. Reporter his sister hasnt seen him for most of their lives. It was when we were kids. Im excited. He hasnt been home since i was 4. Reporter justin wolfes family fears their trials are not overs, that prosecutors will try to appeal or file new charges against him. At the Prince William county srkt, chris gordon, news4. Transit police have just released photos of four people in connection with yesterdays assault on a metro bus. Two women were attacked on the bus shortly after 2 00 a. M. One was stabbed, the other beaten. Authorities believe an art preceded that attack. The four suspects were last seen running north on mlk avenue, both victims were treated for nonlifethreatening injuries. A bold daytime robberies. Armed robbers Wearing Masks attacked a u. P. S. Driver forcing him to the floor of his truck at gunpoint. They unloaded many of the packages and ite t police are looking for the two men who robbed that truck at alabama avenue and ridge road here. They were last seen just before noon in a white cargo van. The driver wasnt hurt. One new and five reelectsed members of the d. C. Council were someone in today. Newly elected atlarge member was among several who say they have to do more to clear up ethics issues. Last year two sitting Council Members resigned and pled for felonies. Im standing here today, because 80 thousands residence in all eight wards spoke with one voice in favor of reform. Snirchlts news4s tom sherwood was at the swearingin. Hell report on how ethics problem overshadow the entire city government. When we come right back at 5 00, tonight the wait is finally over for redskins fans. Playoff gear is here. Well tell you where you can find it. The bomb squad was called in to investigate a tire store after a disturbing discovery there. And secretary of state Hillary Clintons health is improving today, but well explain why her blood clot is all right. Two days into resolutions, and a new Study Suggests being a little overweight, not a lot, may help you live longer. Federal Health Scientists compared body mass index on nearly 3 million adults. Bmi is a mesh ur789s of weight in relation to your height. The scientists found people with a little extra weight had a 6 lowers risk of premature death. Its important to note that people heavy enough to be classified as obead were found to have triple the risk of dies early. Study results are published in the latest issue of quarters the journal of the american medical association. Its the fourth day in the hospital for the secretary of state Hillary Clinton. She was being treated for a blood close. Doctors say the close formed after she felt and suffered a concussion. More on how the diagnosis are treated and released. Hillary clintons blood clot is not a typical complication of a concussion. In fact this kind of colimpcation is very rare, but at the same time this kind of blood clot needs to be treated as soon as possible, because it can be very dangerous. Left untreated it could cause a stroke. Its located behind her ear. It carries blood to the heart and lungs if if the close should get bigger, doctors fear it could cause blood to back up into the brain and the pressure could lead to a stroke. Once the clod was discovered, clinton would have been treated with an iv drip to administer a blood thinner to slowly discovered that close. Doctors would pay close attention to a situation like this to monitor the patient carefully to make sure shes stable and not developing any new symptoms. Of course, this raises a lot of questions for a lot of people. Concussions are not all that unxlon. Anyone who sufferings a concussion or strong blow to the head should see the doctor immediately. Thats especially true if theyre experiencing headache, weakness or numbness in the limits, vomiting or nausea, or particularly slurred speech. Doctors say that Hillary Clinton is expected to make a full recovery from this, and theres no evidence of any neurological damage, so thats a good indication that the clot was caught in time. Jim and pat, no indication at this point how long mrs. Clinton will be in the hospital. All right. Doreen, thank you. Turning to the bert now, we are getting the big chill. The only one so far this winter. Last winter we saw only six days below 40 degrees, absolutely amaze i amazing today we hit 40, so still today not a day below 40. Windchills, though, have been well below that number. At dew point of 15, a very dry atmosphere. Look at these winds. Right now north, down to 27, a very, very cold evening. These are the actual temperatures. The warm spot 40 degrees. This is really the first real shot of cold air that weve seen so far this year. We just cant get the cold air and moisture to mix up just at the right time. A lot of clouds there, but most of us saw sunshine during the day. We want to take a look at the ski resorts. If youre thinking about skiing this weekend, it could be a banner weekend. Why . Liberty mountain, 13 trails over, 24 trails out at wisp. 43 trails at snowshoe, and windgreen coming in at 23 trails. With temperatures like this, being this cold, theyll be able to make a lot of snow, so if youre a skier, you may want to wax them up for the weekend. Thats exactly what weve seen, with winds gusting upwards of 20 miles an hour. Tomorrow afternoon, still chilly, with mostly sunny skies. Tomorrow not a bad day. Temperatures about a degree or two warmer on friday more of the same, lots of sun, closer to average. Friday is looking like a pretty nice today. The weekend does see a bit of a warmup. 29 to 34, but the windchill between 20 and 25. 182349 suburbs, about 27 inside the city. Winds will be on the light side, so not much in the way of windchill. Mostly sunny, continued cool tomorrow, temperatures 36 to about 41. As we move through the next couple days, still cold on your friday with a high of 43. 45 on saturday, so starting to moderate. As the redskins take on the seahawks at 4 30. 46 degrees there, and then some really mild air into the middle of next week. I think into the 50s for next week. I know that makes you very, very happy. I think that may a trend may actually last for a little while. It will make me warmer. Thats true. Naturally. Thank you, doug. Coming up, explosions are shaking up a maryland community, and its being done on prrp. A photographer dies trying to grab a celebrity snapshot, now Justin Bieber is taking a strong stand. In sports well have the latest from ash burn as washington gets ready to take on seattle. At 6 00 tonight, why just take the cash when you can steal the entire a. T. M. . Well a big buildup to another big game. All eyes are on seattle. Thats right. It was a real practice day at the park. Theyve got to get busy. Weve been celebrating for the last few days, now time to get back to work. I guess one goal could be checked out of, win a division title. Now the next step actually win a playoff game carroll malom malone has more. Its a different time of excitement. That is a good things. You have to control it, but you want to use that the stakes, win or go home to drive you. Its a different type of feeling. Ive got to playoffs a couple times, just the focus, the energy, everybody just has it. You just feel it. You feel like were still in the regular season, just trying to fight, push on. Reporter the hype and excitement is building in and outside redskins park. 13 years since their last home playoff game, the buzzword this week at the park is focus. You cant get excited about something weve been able to do, achieve it. Now we cant do that by staying happy all week because we won the nfc east. Once the season is over, we can enjoy it, but right now its all business. Reporter given that todays practice was held inside, as the players are trying to stay in their own bubble, staying as far away as possible from the p word pressure. I dont watch the news, i dont let negative stuff get to me. I like what weve got going on here. Just soak in that. We enjoy that time. Yeah, theres a little added pressure, but its wednesday. We dont play until sunday. Reporter a second season, january football, it comes with a ton more cameras and questions, but they are taking it in stride, even at times enjoying the limelight. Just real loose, i think it will be exciting. Im just gatt carol was out there today. She is looks better getting her dance moves on. Were going to shows at 6 00 some more levity. They are enjoys the ride. Thats what its all about. Yogts a sense that anything is too up tight. Seattle doesnt do well on the road. The redskins historically have been very good. I know that sdchblt mean anything for this years team, but against a team that comes 3,000 miles across the country im going with that. Pretty exciting. It really is. Thank you, dan. Coming up, a speed camera in the district even caught a cop speeding, but the officer says the tickets are flawed. The fiscal cliff deal is done, but lawmakers still have big discussions to make that will impact jobs. Plus anger is growing after congress skips out on a vet to aid Hurricane Sandy victims. Most goods graceful action i have seen in this house in the 20 years ive been here. Because there was a betrayal. We cannot believe this cruel knife in the b dinners ready. [ female announcer ] hamburger helper stroganoff. Beefy. Creamy. Stroganoffy. Helpers. Forty dishes, all delicious. I just finished a bowl of your light Chicken Pot Pie soup and it was so rich and creamy. Is it really 100 calories . Let me put you on webcan. Lean roasted chicken. And a creamy broth mmm i can still see you. [ male announcer ] progresso. You gotta taste this soup. Fast fraud through the headlines, neighbors in Anne Arundel County work to rescue a disabled man trapped in his burning home, but the man died inside his home. Ammunition inside the house exploded, making the scene even more dangerous. The fiscal cliff bill is now at the white house. That word has come from House Speaker boehners office. A spokesman said the legislation passed last night has been delivered to the white house for the president s signature. President obama is in hawaii right now. Tonight police are asking for help from anyone in finding a man who disappeared after celebrating new years eve. Michael poe went out with friends, and was last seen leaving shenanigans bar on 18th. Lets fast forward to the weather. A very cold evening. 35 years, already down to 29 in pittsburgh, and 23 degrees, coldest air of the season is upon us. It will be a cold night tonight. Most of you will end up in the teens. This cold air looks like it will last the next couple days. Plus when we may see a warmup, all of that in my forecast. Thank you, doug. There is confusion and theres c