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Morning Roundup, Nov. 14
Cathedral reopens after quake; Police have arrest warrant for shots fired near White House; Metro bus passenger shot; Prince George to vote on slots-related bill; In Virginia, rural Democrat is becoming extinct; Fundraising already started for Maryland's 2014 governor race; O'Donnell considering Hoyer challenge.
What's up with that?
A Prince George's County town ended its contract with a speed camera vendor after cameras caught a bicycle going 57 mph. What's up with that?
McDonnell makes it official, endorses Allen
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell made it official on Friday, endorsing former Virginia governor and Sen. George Allen's 2012 U.S. Senate bid.
Report: Kratovil confirms he will not run for Congress
Former Rep. Frank Kratovil will not challenge Republican Rep. Andrew P. Harris in next year's congressional election, according to reports.
McDonnell expected to endorse Allen Friday
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is expected to endorse Republican George Allen in the former governor's quest to re-take his old U.S. Senate seat in 2012 on Friday.
FEMA approves public assistance for Louisa schools
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's request for public assistance to help repair Louisa County schools damaged in the Aug. 23 earthquake centered in Mineral, Va.
Winners announced for Nat'l Christmas Tree lighting
The lottery winners for the 17,000 tickets to see the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse were announced Thursday.
Morning Roundup, Nov. 10
Election results still in doubt but not McDonnell; Evans' challenger quits, say victim of 'intimidation campaign'; Nationals' Ramos kidnapped in Venezuela; Bowie Police: Girls Scouts robbed of cookie dough; Occupy Wall Streeters marching to D.C.; Thousands arrested in D.C. for expired tags, registration; Maryland residents filing civil rights case against new redistricting; D.C. juvenile justice agency settles with ex-employee.
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.
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.
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.
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.
