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Cuccinelli says EPA report supports his assertions
Virginia Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II on Wednesday blasted the Environmental Protection Agency in the wake of a recent inspector general´s report that found it failed to follow federal rules in its process of using climate change data to conclude greenhouse gases are a threat to human health.
Allen proposes 'Freedom to Work Act'
Republican George Allen injected labor into the race for U.S. Senate in Virginia on Wednesday, releasing a three-pronged plan on workers' rights dubbed the "Freedom To Work Act."
MWAA: First phase of Dulles rail project slightly behind schedule
Completion of construction on the $2.8 billion first phase of rail-to-Dulles is slightly behind schedule — nine days, to be exact — the president and CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said Wednesday.
McDonnell asks agencies to brace for budget cuts
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is asking state agencies to steel themselves for potential cuts of between 2 and 6 percent as he begins to prepare his one and only biennial budget for the next two fiscal years.
Morning Roundup, Oct. 4
Panel issues proposed congressional map for Md; D.C. police ready of "Occupy Wall Street" type protests; Allen, Kaine crisscross Va. to help 2011 candidates; Poll: Marylanders divided over gay-marriage, Dream Act; D.C. sets Oct. date for iGaming meetings; O'Malley appears in videos supporting gay marriage; Deer-vehicle crashed up in Md.; Attorneys for Leslie Johnson ask for sentencing delay; Va. man pleads guilty for buying whale teeth.
"Super NoVa" Transit study to examine transportation needs
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell on Monday announced that the state will conduct a study to assess current and projected commuter patterns in Northern Virginia in an attempt to deal with every Virginian's favorite topic — transportation.
Morning Roundup, Oct. 3
Exclusive: Gonzales poll today on O'Malley, Cardin reelection; No. Va. state Sen. candidates debate taxes, abortion; One missing in Bay plane crash; Teachers union press McDonnell for salary increases; District homicides below 2010 rate; Winds delay Washington Monument inspection; Sun: One proposed redistricting plan would help GOP Rep. Andy Harris.
McDonnell: 'Surprised' if Christie runs
Speculation on New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's potential presidential bid was the topic du jour on the Sunday talk shows. But Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, Christie's "boss" at the Republican Governors Association, said he'd be "surprised" if Mr. Christie takes the plunge.
What's up with that?
A 2010 survey shows D.C. 8th-graders largely are struggling with reading, 10 percent have attempted suicide and 30 percent have engaged in sexual intercourse. What's up that?
Citizens United affiliate announces more cash for candidates
An affiliate for the conservative group Citizens United announced Thursday it's putting an additional $18,000 into Virginia this year to send a "clear message" to the White House a year before President Obama attempts to win the crucial swing state in his bid for re-election.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 29
D.C. police captain challenges Chief Lanier in court; Court dates set for Md. lawmaker Alston; High-climbing engineers return to Washington Monument; P.G. police say summer patrols cut violent crime; Nationals say late-season rally was profitable; Allen campaign accused of bouncing trackers; G.W. student who was Afghanistan war veteran fatally punched on D.C. street; House Democrats turn focus to GOP's Bartlett.
Congressmen urge more oversight for Mark Center transportation plan
Four members of Virginia's congressional delegation have penned a letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta expressing concern with the Department of Defense's ability to prevent a traffic nightmare surrounding the site in Alexandria in light of the department's "aggressive" occupancy schedule, which will transfer almost 5,000 employees to the site by the end of the year.
Fred Thompson endorses Allen for U.S. Senate
George Allen has picked up yet another high-profile endorsement in his bid to re-take the U.S. Senate seat he lost in 2006 to Sen. Jim Webb — this time from former presidential candidate and Sen. Fred Thompson.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 28
D.C. schools focus on students' emotional issues; Inspection team rappels Washington Monument; Probe subject wins Ward 5 post; FOP wins ruling on police overtime pay; D.C. employee accused of stealing $400K; McDonnell backs Frederick; Virginia withholds $20M from transit agencies; Perry fundraises in Baltimore.
State awarded $44 million for high-speed rail
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that Virginia and North Carolina would receive grants totaling $48.3 million to advance the development of high-speed rail along the eastern corridor.
