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McDonnell praises, blasts Obama
Fresh off his first major appearance as chairman of the Republican Governors Association in New Hampshire, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell continued his criticism — and praise, in one case — of President Obama.
Morning Roundup, Sept. 27
Quake damage closes Washington Monument indefinitely; Sentencing today for Barry's son; Redskins lose to Dallas; Pentagon sniper tried jailbreak; Va. poverty highest since '07; D.C. gets $1M annually from talking drivers, D.C. meets on police funding; Woman injured by exploding toilet, McDonnell talks in New Hampshire.
Poll shows Allen, Kaine neck-and-neck, Obama trailing Romney
Another poll released Monday confirms what has already been widely known: Next year's race in Virginia to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Jim Webb is going to be close.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 26
Va. pro-business candidate had legal travails; Kaine strong in polls despite Obama slipping; Extent of Washington Monument damage revealed today; Currie trial begins; D.C. tax hike took tortuous route to vote; McDonnell in New Hampshire rekindles VP talk; O'Malley at NYC education summit, on TV; Trial starts for Fairfax woman accused of killing granddaughter.
What's up with that?
The D.C. Council passed an income tax increase for residents making $350,000 or more. What's up with that?
More exports announcements for Virginia — and a major ribbon-cutting in Falls Church
Gov. Bob McDonnell's excursion to Asia earlier this year is continuing to bear fruit — or in this case, soybean and grain exchanges — his office announced Friday.
Morning Roundup, Sept. 22
Another Gray pick, another residency issue; D.C. ends popular Twitter account; Maryland cuts economic outlook; Md. votes on toll hikes; O'Malley, McDonnell talk education in N.Y.C.; Islamic faith an issue for GOP candidate in Virginia; Airport authority resists Rep. Wolf's proposed changes; Va. now considers two I-95 toll plazas; BGE: Irene cost $81M; Fossil find in Laurel.
Gray appoints Republican, two others to ethics board
Mayor Vincent C. Gray today announced that he has appointed three well-respected citizens to the 3-member D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics, an independent agency of the District of Columbia government that oversees policy and regulations related to elections, voter access and ethical standards for elected officials and city government employees.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 21
D.C. Council passes tax hike; Gray to announce nominees for ethics board; P.G. officers indicted in student beating; Davis takes Johnson's open seat in Prince George's; Maryland GOP lawmaker wants apology from O'Malley; Suspicious 11th Street death ruled murder; Jury selection under way in Currie corruption trial.
McDonnell requests disaster relief for earthquake damage
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has requested federal disaster assistance for Louisa County in the wake of a 5.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Aug. 23 and was centered in Mineral, Va.
Allen, Kaine on board for debate
Virginia Senate candidates Tim Kaine and George Allen are set to participate in the first debate in the race for the U.S. Senate in 2012.
Morning Roundup, Sept. 20
Suspect in Bowie State killing denied bail; Toddler shot, killed; Orange calls for ethics reform, and a raise; D.C. rapes increase in 2010; Man is posing as NFL's Vince Young; D.C. auditor calls for probe of police advisory committee leader; P.G. primaries today for Johnson's seat; D.C.'s top teacher was a mechanical engineer; O'Malley administration opposes Constellation merger.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 19
D.C. police cameras don't deter crime; Md. lawmaker floats plan for flash-mob legislation; D.C. welfare-to-work director fired, rehired; Md. man attends every redistricting meeting; Gray adopts, tweaks Atlanta hiring project; Little voter enthusiasm in Prince George's over Johnson seat; Man charged in seven area bank robberies; McDonnell appoints prominent lawyer to Metro board; Phillips closes at Harbor Place.
What's up with that?
D.C. Council Chairman Kwame R. Brown said he would re-examine laws that govern how council members can use constituent service account money to make sure the donations are spent for the right reasons. What's up with that?
Va. revenue up collections over last August
Virginia posted a 7.8 increase in revenues in August compared to last year, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Thursday.
