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PICKET: Conservative author makes bigger impact on capitol hill than occupy protesters
In the same week that the New York City Police Department moved in on Occupy Wall Street (OWS) protesters along with the city's sanitation department, Hoover Institution fellow Peter Schweizer rocked Capitol Hill with his new book "Throw Them All Out."
MILLER: Hoyer: Perry 'pandering' to Tea Party
House Majority Whip Steny Hoyer told me that Republican presidential candidates Rick Perry is just “pandering to the Tea Party” when he called for a part-time Congress. In a speech on Tuesday morning, the Texas governor said that he wants to get rid of the “permanent political class in the legislative branch.” To do so, Mr. Perry said he would “create a part-time Congress where their pay is cut in half, their office budgets are cut in half, and their time in Washington is cut in half."
Andy Parks Live from The Washington Times
Go Out For Thanksgiving!
FOOD in the studio!! We're joined by Sean Flynn & Executive Chef Michael Snead of The Mason Inn
Andy Parks Live from The Washington Times
Buddy Roemer Versus Michael Bloomberg
GOP Presidential Hopeful, Governor Buddy Roemer Joins Andy Parks, Live From The Washington Times
Feds release Jack, Leslie Johnson tapes
The U.S. Attorney's office has released an audio tape of former Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson telling wife Leslie Johnson to stuff cash into her underpants and flush a $100,000 check down the toilet, as two FBI agents are knocking on the couple's front door.
Post: Duncan won't run for Bartlett seat
Former Montgomery County executive Douglas M. Duncan, Democrat, said Tuesday that he had decided against making a run for the redrawn 6th District Congressional seat, and he is leaning toward backing financier John K. Delaney for the post instead.
Dept. of Obscure Facts, Redskins division
Dedicated to all the trivia lovers in the audience.
Commission recommends cut of eight sports
Maryland could trim athletic department to 19 teams
Morning Roundup, Nov. 15
Proposal offers D.C. budget autonomy; O'Malley backing gas-tax hike among several tough sells; Virginia has flawed methods for evaluating sex offenders; Montgomery County's top attorney: Loitering bill likely unconstitutional; Fairfax County schools voting on indoor cameras; O'Malley administration to outline historic India trip; Gang memberships soars in Prince George's County; Univ. of Maryland could cut eight varsity programs; Two Republicans running for D.C. at-large seat; Columbia allowing female-only swimming.
PICKET: (video) Dept. of Education to investigate Penn State sex abuse allegations
The Washington Times affiliated radio program America's Morning News (AMN) asked Education Secretary Arne Duncan about the Department of Education's plan to investigate Penn State over whether or not the University failed to report incidents of sexual abuse to federal authorities as required by the Clery Act.
Debt panel's Camp, Van Hollen 'kick around' ideas
A bipartisan pair of supercommittee members huddled behind closed doors Monday night at the Capitol, as the debt-reduction panel faces a critical deadline in nine days.
Allen will participate in GOP debates
For someone like George Allen, who already has the funds, the record, and the name recognition for his 2012 U.S. Senate campaign, it would be understandable if he wasn't exactly jumping at the chance to face his Republican rivals in the three GOP debates to be held next spring before the June primary.
Obama cites grandmother's struggle in push for health care
At a campaign fundraising brunch at Hawaii's plush Ko Olina Aulani Disney Resort, President Obama touted his signature health care overhaul as an example of the type of change he has brought to Washington and cited his late grandmother's story to back up his argument.
Poll: Public lacks confidence in debt panel
While many Capitol Hill lawmakers insist they're confident the congressional debt reduction "supercommittee" will reach a deal by its Nov. 223 deadline, a new poll finds that the public isn't so sure.
Clyburn: Debt panel not deadlocked
Supercommittee member Rep. James E. Clyburn has denied the bipartisan group is at a standoff and said he is hopeful a deal can be reached before next week's deadline.
PICKET: Is the White House loyal to Energy Secretary Chu?
After much stonewalling, the Obama administration finally released some but not all documents pertaining to internal communications over the approval of a federal loan guarantee to the now defunct solar panel maker Solyndra.
Maryland plus-minus: UNC Wilmington
Stoglin nets a plus-10 on the floor during 22-point night
PICKET: New book shows how Soros set up and financially benefited from '09 stimulus
It is not just the lawmakers on Capitol Hill who can make a killing. Their rich and powerful cronies can also financially benefit from intel they receive from Washington D.C. politicians. According to Schweizer's book, George Soros made his way into the Obama White House by becoming one of candidate Obama's "first big catches."
Maryland-N.C. State to kick off at 12:30 on Nov. 26
Terrapins' finale to be broadcast regionally on ACC Network
Maryland linebacker Alex Twine named ACC rookie of the week
Freshman had 12 tackles in loss to Notre Dame.
