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Maryland-Towson lacrosse series on hold
Terps looking beyond state lines for future scheduling
Morning Roundup: Dec. 14
Maryland, Virginia didn't adjust gas tax for inflation; D.C. clinic accused of fraud; Va. votes on adoption regulations that could affect gay couples; Maryland advocate wants tax increase on smokeless tobacco; D.C. campaign finance office releases latest report; Md. Delegate O'Donnell to challenge Hoyer; Metro: Crime dropped in 3rd quarter; Microsoft eyes St. Elizabeths property; Report finds Prince George's among Md.'s unhealthiest counties.
Alexandria delegate appointed House minority whip
Delegate Charniele Herring, Alexandria Democrat, has been appointed House Minority Whip, the caucus announced Tuesday.
Stoglin tweaks ankle, and other Terp hoops tidbits
Running down Tuesday's interview session in College Park
Read the bill — redux
Two years after Republicans blasted Democrats for pushing through massive legislation without giving lawmakers time to read it, the No. 2 Democrat in the House said the GOP itself is doing the same thing with the payroll tax cut.
PICKET: (VIDEO) Trump - Why I'm canceling debate and keeping a 2012 run a possibility
Donald Trump appeared in the video above discussing why he is bowing out of the Newsmax sponsored GOP debate on November 27.
Poll: Allen, Cuccinelli, Gingrich way up in Va.
For all the attacks the tea party is lobbing Senate candidate George Allen's way, a poll released Tuesday shows that they don't seem to be sticking.
Boehner influenced Ohio redistricting, documents show
An Ohio watchdog group says House Speaker John A. Boehner's political team was the primary decision maker behind the drawing of the state's new congressional map — a move the group says was done to benefit Republican election and fundraising efforts.
Andy Parks Live from The Washington Times
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Big news!! Andy Parks Live From The Washington Times can now be heard on WTNT 730AM and 102.9FM!
PICKET: Trump bows out of Newsmax debate
Fox News is reporting that Donald Trump has bowed out of being the moderator of the Newsmax sponsored debate on December 27.
Obama vows to veto House GOP's bill to extend payroll tax cut
The White House said Tuesday it will veto a payroll tax cut extension being prepared by House Republicans, with President Obama insisting the bill also must raise taxes on the wealthy rather than cut government spending.
Following transfer announcement, McDonnell says prison will close
A prison in southside Virginia will shutter its doors after Pennsylvania said it was taking back the 1,000 prisoners housed there, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Tuesday.
Lieberman: Iraq war was initial spark for Arab Spring
Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman said Tuesday he believed the war in Iraq and the toppling of Saddam Hussein in 2003 eventually led to the democratic uprisings of the Arab Spring because it provided proof that dictators can be overpowered.
Front-running Gingrich pitches cease-fire pact to Republican rivals
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich urged his supporters Tuesday to avoid initiating attacks on the other Republican presidential candidates and called on his rivals to do the same.
Hopkins releases 2012 lacrosse schedule
Blue Jays, as usual, play Virginia, Maryland and Navy
Morning Roundup: Dec. 13
McDonnell-backed pension-reform plan wouldn't save money; Senate hears rural gripes on PlanMaryland; Maryland sees increase in youth cigar smoking; Week of wrangling in store for D.C. ethics bill; Crucifix-Santa disassembler speaks; India trip garners Md. $60 million in investment; One City-One Hire moves to Phase 2; Gray preps environmental package; Schaefer's trains find a home; Bolling-Cuccinelli: Burgers vs. paintball
PICKET: Trump marginalizes Santorum's role at upcoming Newsmax debate
Donald Trump appeared on Fox News "The O'Reilly Factor" on Monday and nearly forgot that Republican presidential candidate former Senator Rick Santorum was the other candidate besides former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich who accepted the invitation to the Newsmax sponsored debate that Mr. Trump is moderating on November 27.
Boehner: Saturday night not all right for debate
An impressive 7.6-million TV viewers tuned in to watch Saturday night's Republican presidential debate — the most-watched GOP debate this year.
