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Raising Kaine: $1.3 million in third quarter, $2.55 million on hand
The campaign of former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine announced on Thursday that it raised $1.3 million in the third quarter and finished the quarter with $2.55 million cash on hand.
Texas Rep. Poe: Dewhurst is 'one to beat' in Senate race
Rep. Ted Poe, Texas Republican, said he doesn't have a personal "favorite" in the crowded field of GOP hopefuls jockeying to replace Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison next year, but he said his state's lieutenant governor, David Dewhurst, is the "one to beat."
George Washington picked eighth in Atlantic 10
Colonials were No. 5 seed in conference tournament a year ago
Speculation about Biden annoys White House
The White House is getting irked about persistent speculation in the media that President Obama might dump Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. as his running mate in 2012 in favor of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Morning Roundup: Oct. 13
UPDATED: Texas congressman proposes conceal-carry in D.C.; MoCo prosecutors feared stabbing suspect was 'danger to others'; D.C. reviews emergency response to quake; Quake-damaged pinnacle being removed from cathedral; O'Malley likely to rework redistricting map; McDonnell has critics but high approval; MoCo woman killed, son missing; Va. Dems grumble about party chairman Moran; Maryland gets new area code.
Terps piling up defensive starts by freshmen
First-year players already have 11 starts on defense in five games
TRR: Goodbye Press Freedom: Occupy Wall Street Proposing Government Controlled Media
You would think the members of the Occupy Wall Street movement would be grateful to the media for all the attention they are getting. But according to the group’s draft “American People’s New Economic Charter,” they are discussing ways to bring an end to freedom of the press as we know it.
Virginia revenues up in September; McDonnell urges caution
September revenue collections in Virginia ticked up 3.9 percent from last year, but looming uncertainty on the federal front and overall economic uneasiness is still reason for caution, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Wednesday.
“Rehabilitation Schools Act” makes for odd bedfellows
Legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Jim Webb that provides a tax credit for communities to partner with the private sector to fix up old school buildings won immediate praise from prominent Virginia politicians across the political spectrum on Wednesday.
Social conservatives make their mark in Washington
Although the Family Research Council's Values Voter Summit wrapped up last weekend, social and evangelical activists are networking and appear ready to make sure their opinions are understood in 2012.
TRR: Occupy Wall Street Demands: Cap Banker Salaries at $20,000, pay Academics $36,000
Should a business owner make less than half of what a librarian makes? Should academics be paid more than bankers or lawyers? The Occupy movement says yes.
PICKET: (video) Schakowsky stands by protesters following arrests in Chicago
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Illinois Democrat, celebrated with demonstrators after the group barged into a Mortgage Bankers Association of America meeting at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago on Tuesday.
Cain: 'My church is still in the 'hood'
Contrasting his black experience with that of President Obama, Republican presidential contender Herman Cain said Wednesday that, after growing up in the racially segregated South, he's still connected with the trials and travails of the black community — a connection symbolized by the fact that "my church is still in the 'hood."
Gonnella admitted to hospital with blood clot
Offensive lineman suffered dislocated knee on Saturday
PICKET: NY Congressman defends Wall St. protesters-tells Wall St. constituents to get over it
Although Congressman Jerry Nadler, New York Democrat, represents the residents in the Wall Street area of Manhattan, he is defending protesters who are occupying Zuccoti Park in New York's financial distict and telling his constituents to just suck it up and deal with the inconveniences the protesters have brought to the neighborhood. The "occupy" demonstrations first launched in his district last month.
Daley to leave White House after election
White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley said Tuesday he will leave his job after the 2012 election.
Morning Roundup, Oct. 12
Maryland moving toward gas-tax hike for transportation needs; D.C. council pins hopes on new agency; Report: Virginia must improve Medicaid program; Md. Rep. Edwards critical of redistricting map; Agents at Dulles find 245 grams of cocaine in doorknob; Poll: Most Marylanders want wind energy; McDonnell invites Obama to tour quake damage; Metro released proposed changes to station names.
