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Morning Roundup: June 6
A pressured Johnson resigns from P.G. council post; D.C. proceeds with medical marijuana as feds reconsider its hands-off approach; Kaine OK with potential challenge from Rep. Bobby Scott; Northern Virginia business leaders opposing deal with unions for Dulles rail construction; Thirteen die on Virginia roads over Fourth; Redistricting begins in Maryland; Slots revenue declined last month in Maryland.
Reid cancels Libya debate in favor of symbolic budget vote
Sen. Harry Reid surprised lawmakers last week by canceling the Senate's July 4 vacation last week to fight over the budget — only to instead schedule a vote on President Obama's troop deployment in Libya.
PICKET: House sub-committee announces hearing on child deaths due to maltreatment
Casey Anthony, the Florida mother who was accused of first degree murder among other charges, was found not guilty in the killing of her two-year-old daughter Caylee Marie. Many continue to believe Ms. Anthony at least neglected Caylee, given the evidence submitted during the trial period and it looks like the federal government may have something to say about cases similar to the Casey Anthony story a week from now on July 12.
O'Brien, Tate land on early watch lists
Maxwell and Bednarik awards get ball rolling for watch lists nearly two months before season begins
Terps dismiss Justin Lewis from football program
Edsall says incumbent starting right guard violated team policies
Morning Roundup: July 5
McDonnell increases national profile with selected trips; O'Malley names redistricting advisory committee; Fourth weekend deadly; Prince George's tops D.C. in homicides in first six months; Kaine releases second-quarter fundraising figures; Maryland union to collect millions from nonmembers; Pentagon has plan to ease gridlock at Mark Center; Prince George's residents not inspired by potential council replacements for Johnson.
PICKET: Fox News Twitter account hacked with fake reports of Obama's death
Fox News Channel's politics account was reportedly hacked early Monday morning when hoax tweets claiming President Barack Obama had been assassinated were sent out to the account's 33,000 followers.
PICKET: (Video) Reagan's 1986 Independence Day address to the nation
President Ronald Reagan addressed the nation from New York Harbor on Independence Day in 1986.
PICKET: 'Up against the wall' politics in play during debt ceiling debate
Senator John Cornyn, Texas Republican, told Fox News Sunday that the GOP may be willing to accept a "mini" deal on the debt ceiling talks from the White House.
College Football Countdown: Nos. 106-110
Running down five more teams in the triple digits
The Worth of Werth
Obviously, he’s not hitting like Jayson Werth. So who IS the Nats’ right fielder hitting like?
PICKET: (video) McCotter announces 2012 presidential intentions
Congressman Thaddeus McCotter, Michigan Republican, announced on Saturday he intends to jump into the 2012 presidential race.
What's up with that?
The District is on track to roll out an unprecedented online gambling system.
College Football Countdown: Nos. 111-115
Navigating the Sun Belt and the MAC in the countdown's second segment
College Football Countdown: Nos. 116-120
It's July, so that means it's time to start an annual favorite
Maryland finishes 17th in Directors' Cup
Athletic director Kevin Anderson earns $5,000 for top-30 finish
PICKET: Indiana Planned Parenthood stung by undercover hit following Medicaid ban
The pro-life organization, Live Action hit Planned Parenthood recently regarding Indiana legislation banning Medicaid funding that could be funneled to abortion providers.
