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PICKET: (video) 'Oops' Perry did it again
Watching Texas Governor Rick Perry fail to answer which 3 federal agencies he would eliminate was more than painful.
PICKET: CNBC asks Cain about sexual harassment allegations at GOP economic debate
The Republican field of all eight candidates vying for the White House met in Rochester, Michigan at Oakland University on Wednesday night to debate economic policy. Most did not think that any of the candidates on stage would bring up the women who are accusing Herman Cain of sexual harassment from his time as president of the National Restaurant Association in the 1990's.
Engineers to winterize Washington Monument
The engineers that captivated many with their high-climbing work on the Washington Monument will return to start prepping the landmark for winter weather.
McDonnell and Co. off to Israel, India
After briefing reporters on Tuesday's elections Wednesday afternoon, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, along with his wife Maureen and several state officials, jetted off to Israel as part of an 11-day trade mission that will also include stops in India.
Tea party leader: Herman Cain must go
The vocal leader of Tea Party Nation has a message for Herman Cain: leave the Republican presidential race.
Maryland releases Frese contract extension details
Women's basketball coach can add extra years to deal by hitting academic, athletic benchmarks.
TWT OPINION: Join the opinion leaders of The Washington Times for live debate analysis tonight
Join the opinion leaders of The Washington Times Wednesday, November 9 at 8 pm. The Editorial Board will bring you up-to-the-minute commentary and analysis of the CNBC “Your Money, Your Vote” Republican Presidential Debate from Rochester, Michigan, and Washington, D.C.
Will Bachmann cut foreign assistance to Israel?
Rep. Michele Bachmann plans to roll out her foreign-policy approach Thursday in South Carolina, but in remarks she made earlier this week, she staked out a position that could mean ending foreign assistance to Israel, generally considered the biggest U.S. ally in the Middle East and one that most GOP candidates defend.
McDonnell asks SBA for Tropical Lee assistance
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell on Wednesday asked the Small Business Administration to make emergency low-interest loans to homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee in Virginia.
Poll: Most voters credit sex charges against Cain
A new Rasmussen Reports poll may portend bad news for Herman Cain, the Republican presidential contender who has been dogged in recent day by allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior in the 1990s. The poll also paints a pretty dismal picture of political ethics in general.
Occupy protesters march from N.Y. to D.C.
Occupy Wall Street demonstrators on Wednesday began a two-week march from New York City to Washington where they will join fellow Occupy D.C. protesters.
Morning Roundup, Nov. 9
Virginia GOP appears to have slight edge in state Senate races; D.C.teen shot on Halloween dies; Cheverly ends deal with speed-camera company after inaccuracies; Chairman Brown talks ethics reform on TV; District's War Memorial to reopen Thursday; Conservancy releasing new grade on Potomac water quality; GOP Bongino filing today for Maryland Sen. Cardin's seat; Currie acquitted; Groups make bids for slots at Rocky Gap in Western Maryland.
McDonnell, O'Malley differ on Tuesday's results
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, chairman of the Republican Governors Association, and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, offered up distinctly different takes on Tuesday's election results.
PICKET: (video) Occupy DC protesters racially harassed security at DC event
Occupy DC protesters harassed a security guard last Friday at the Washington DC Convention Center, where the Americans For Prosperity conference was held.
Carney: Daley move no big deal
President Obama's spokesman Jay Carney is downplaying White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley's decision to hand over some of his duties to senior aide Peter Rouse.
WILDART: McDonnell, Wilder meet at the polls
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell voted at noon today in Richmond in the 2011 election. At the polling place, he ran into former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder.
McDonnell requests federal disaster assistance for state, local governments for Lee
Gov. Bob McDonnell has requested federal disaster assistance for the state and eight local governments in the wake of Tropical Storm Lee, which slammed Virginia on September 8-9.
