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Tea partyers divide over strategy
The co-founders of one of the largest tea party groups in the nation dismissed a recent claim from a former leader of the group that members of the grass-roots movement will rally behind whoever wins the Republican nomination — "even if that person is former Gov. Mitt Romney."
PICKET: FCC's Genachowski agrees to remove Fairness Doctrine from rulebooks
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) on Wednesday were pleased to hear that the Federal Communications Commission Chairman agreed to strike the “Fairness Doctrine” and a number of related rules from the Code of Federal Regulations.
PICKET:GM's Akerson says new cultural revolution at GM like Chi-Com Party's revolution
GM CEO makes a bad choice of words when describing the car maker's new business plans.
PICKET: Former DNC chair tells Weiner it's time to go
Politico, Hot Air, and a local Charlottesville CBS news outlet are reporting that Tim Kaine, former DNC Chair is calling on disgraced Congressman Anthony Weiner, New York Democrat, to resign.
Morning Roundup: June 8
D.C. Council to decide today on fate of council member Thomas; Driver in fatal Va. bus crash due in court; D.C. Mayor Gray releases documents on Whiting hire; Dream Act petitioners in Md. clear big hurdle; Frederick files papers to run again for Va. Senate; Obama at Northern Virginia Community College
Terps' Tillman discusses decision not to meet with Navy about opening
Lacrosse coach predictably remaining in College Park
PICKET: (VIDEO) Priebus calls on Pelosi and DNC chief to tell Weiner to step down
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus spoke to the Washington Times on Tuesday and wondered why House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, and DNC Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Florida Democrat, have not called on embattled Congressman Anthony Weiner, New York Democrat, to resign after he admitted to having inappropriate online relationships with at least six women in the last three years.
MILLER: Harry Reid Hangs Weiner Out To Dry
The highest ranking Democrat in Congress refused to defend Rep. Anthony Weiner after his sex scandal admission. And the second-ranking Democrat Nancy Pelosi sent a letter to the Ethics Committee to start an investigation of the New York Democrat's conduct.
George Allen signs 'Contract from America'
George Allen made another move Tuesday in his effort to saddle himself to the Tea Party and ride to victory in next year's U.S. Senate race.
Cheh dons shades
Council Member Mary M. Cheh provided a dose of humor on Tuesday between a contentious vote on ward redistricting and closed-door meeting on a fellow member's legal troubles.
Reid won't back Weiner
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid distanced himself from embattled fellow Democratic Rep. Anthony D. Weiner on Tuesday, saying he couldn't defend the New Yorker but stopped short of asking him to resign.
New Hampshire resolutions supports D.C. statehood
A New Hampshire state representative has introduced a resolution into that state's legislature championing full statehood for the District, D.C. Council member David A. Catania announced in an afternoon press release.
Michael Morse: No Ordinary Hitter
The Nats’ first baseman is putting up some REALLY unusual numbers.
Ryan Donohue, Gary Douglas leaving Maryland football program
Terps informally down to 79 scholarship players for 2011
Club for Growth: 'Serious concerns' over Romney's record
The influential Club for Growth on Tuesday released its latest rundown of the Republican field of presidential contenders, announcing that the fiscally conservative organization has "serious concerns" with the governing philosophy of GOP front-runner Mitt Romney.
Morning Roundup: June 7
Sulaimon Brown finally testifies before D.C. council, but says little; D.C. attorney files $1 suit against Council member Harry Thomas; D.C. office held without bond in alleged fatal shooting; Police shoot man in Hains Point; Gov. McDonnell joins actor Bridges in promoting to programs to feed needy Virginia children.
Fullback Haroon Brown to graduate, not return to Maryland football team
Hampton, Va., native is latest veteran to leave program
IT hiring forecast positive, Robert Half firm says
This may or may not help a certain office-holder come 2012, but there is one sector of the economy where hiring looks positive.
Seattle reacts to Hultzen pick
When the Seattle Mariners used the No. 2 pick in Monday's Major League Baseball draft on Danny Hultzen, shock was the reaction in the Northwest.
Pawlenty: Tax reform, balanced-budget amendment will put fiscal house in order
Republican presidential contender Tim Pawlenty says comprehensive tax reform and a balanced-budget amendment to the Constitution are necessary to accelerate economic growth and to get a handle on Washington's "out-of-control spending" habits.
