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McDonnell blasts Va.'s omission from offshore oil program; Webb, Warner want administration to reconsider
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar on Tuesday released the Obama administration's offshore oil and gas program for the next five years — a program that does not include plans for Virginia. And elected officials in the commonwealth were none too pleased.
McDonnell talks up trade mission to Israel, India
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell will undoubtedly be watching poll returns closely Tuesday, but Wednesday he heads to Israel and India for about 12 days for his third major trade mission as governor.
Morning Roundup, Nov. 8
Barry's mayoral hires now at peak seniority; Virginia Democrats make final push for today's elections; Chief Lanier to get tough on 'confrontational' protesters; Ex-Justice Stevens says recent Maryland redistricting is 'outrageously unconstitutional'; Unqualified support for Gray pick to run 911 call center; Judge: Huguely attorneys can see Love's entire autopsy-medical history; George Washington University professor cut class but gave 'A' grades; O'Malley joins national effort for same-sex marriage.
Bechtel to relocate operations from Maryland to Virginia
Bechtel Corporation, one of the largest engineering, construction and project management companies on the planet, has been lured across the Potomac from Maryland to Richmond, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Monday.
Gray gets Omarosa, other celebs to tout D.C. statehood
Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated album, "Ambition," D.C. rapper Wale is scheduled to hit the studio for a new collaboration to boost his hometown's fight for full democracy.
Morning Roundup: Nov. 7
Family sues D.C. youth rehab agency over son's death; Virginia GOP hoping to extend rebirth; Northern Va. key in Assembly races; Virginia politicians barnstorm amid low-turnout forecast; Biddle's back for a D.C. Council rematch; Miller calls for delay in O'Malley land plan; Miller, Busch expect tough vote on gas-tax hike.
FEMA approves assistance for Louisa, denies it for Lee
The federal government has approved disaster assistance for individuals and business owners for damage resulting from the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Virginia on Aug. 23, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Friday. A week ago, he had appealed FEMA's initial decision to deny the assistance.
Metro board approves suggestions for new station names
Metro's board of directors on Thursday approved several recommendations for station name modifications, in preparation for service changes next year.
What's up with that?
Six people were shot Halloween night in the District: What's up with that?
McDonnell: Romney "the steady one"
No, it wasn't an endorsement. But Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell did have some kind words for former Massachusetts governor and current presidential contender Mitt Romney Wednesday.
Judge: Mann can enter fray over his climate-change papers
A Prince William County Circuit Court judge has allowed climatologist Michael Mann to enter the legal fray over a conservative group's pursuit of his emails and documents related to his work at the University of Virginia.
Morning Roundup: Nov. 3
Metro worker avoids prosecution despite stockpiling agency property; Lululemon jury swiftly convicts Norwood; McGarry retires from 'It's Academic'; D.C. lawmakers come clean on secret Tampa trip; Terps athletic program losing millions; USGS: 600 aftershocks from August quake; Gansler talks gay marriage at Salisbury University; Quake damaged Robert E. Lee home.
Cathedral will reopen on time
Washington National Cathedral officials said today the reopening of the landmark building after the earthquake this summer is still set for Nov. 12.
Morning Roundup: Nov. 2
Questions about Evans cloud D.C. lottery probe; Stewart endorses Allen for Senate; Video shows Norwood fumble questions in Lululemon murder trial; Reagan statue unveiled; O'Malley touts gas tax increase; Cuccinelli testifies on Hill against proposed EPA regulations; Maryland GOP elects Pipkin as Senate minority leader; Closing arguments expected in Currie bribery trial.
Biddle files papers for D.C. Council run
Sekou Biddle, who served as an interim D.C. Council member for about three months before he was ousted in a special election in April, has officially begun a bid to reclaim his at-large seat in next year's election.
