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Poll: Obama underwater in Virginia, Kaine, Allen neck-and-neck
President Barack Obama's approval ratings have sunk in recent months in Virginia – a swing state that will be crucial for his re-election chances next year – according to a new poll released Thursday by Quinnipiac University.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 15
Va. board votes on abortion clinic regulations; Md. assembly may put off gas tax hike; Perry: Americans don't want 'caretaker state'; D.C. spending bill moves through Senate; Michaele Salahi now with Journey guitarist?; Md. businesses got $16M in 9/11-related loans; U. of Md. student sexually assaulted in dorm.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 14
Alexander gets Ward 7 challenge; Va. Democrats relish Perry's visit today; Md. lawmakers talk gas tax hike; Insanity plea appears unlikely in Lululemon killing; Leggett confident about teen curfew; Man charged in latest transgender shooting; D.C. activists want abortion ban off Senate spending bill; McDonnell hints at more changes to Va. pension plan.
Bubba is coming to McLean
Former President Bill Clinton will join once-and-possibly-future Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe at an Oct. 28 fundraiser for the Senate Democratic Caucus at Mr. McAuliffe's McLean home.
Barge hits Bay Bridge
The southbound lanes of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge closed for several hours Tuesday morning after a barge ran into a section of the 4.5-mile structure, according to bridge officials and wire reports.
McDonnell: It’s not about politics; it’s about math
Building off of the GOP presidential debate Monday night, Social Security and retirement was the topic du jour of Virginia GOP Gov. Bob McDonnell's monthly call-in show on WNIS Norfolk on Tuesday morning.
Morning Roundup, Sept. 13
Kwame Brown promises sweeping ethics reform; D.C. police detail Suliamon Brown arrest; Lanier defends extra police presence; Barry now blames Gray for New Beginnings delays; Lee flood damage is substantial; Alexandria mayor responds to Mark Center security concerns; Police: No pattern is recent transgender shooting; Md. lax in collecting child support; Audit faults Va. deaf school; Md.'s new alcohol tax nets $6M; Insanity plea now unlikely in Lululemon killing; More than 100 Metro employees take home vehicles.
Md. voters chose Perry in straw poll
Maryland voters chose Texas Gov. Rick Perry over former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and other 2012 Republican presidential candidates in a straw poll held at the state fair, the Maryland GOP announced Friday.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 12
MLK memorial dedication rescheduled for Oct. 16; Va. man dies in Nation's Triathlon; Barry ties up security fixes at juvenile detention center; Va. outlines health benefits exchange; Lee flood damage keeps closed Prince George's office building; Transgender person shot in D.C.; Allen, Kaine spar on Obama job plan; Sulaimon Brown arrested.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 8
Resignation is another Gray setback; Md. legislators warned about likely cuts to federal transport money; D.C. police announce new crime reporting tool; Rep. Wolf seeking more Va. clout on airports authority board; Rain causes flooding, closures; Moody's lauds McDonnell's move; Md. lawmakers call for BGE inquiry.
Gray outlines D.C. jobs initiative
D.C. Mayor VIncent C. Gray outlined a series of efforts to cut into the Distric'ts 11 percent unemployment rate an even worse problem in parts of the city east of the Anacostia River — as the nation prepares to hear President Obama's plan for job creation on Thursday.
MORNING ROUNDUP, Sept. 7
Suspect named in serial 'butt slashing'; D.C. nonprofit probe leads to insults; D.C. taps reserve for quake damage; Hearing today in Aruba missing woman case; Rhee marries; D.C. cops name top officials in whistleblower case.
D.C. announces new speed cameras
The Metropolitan Police Department announced today the deployment of new photo enforced locations beginning on or about September 1, 2011.
Morning Roundup, Sept. 6
Key endorsements today for Johnson's Prince George's seat; Strasburg: The fire next time?; Franchot redefines Md. comptroller job; Scott won't run against Kaine; Va. Senate appears more conservative; Fairfax teacher charged with online solicitation; Metro considers new map; Cuccinelli leaves open gubernatorial run; Terps win 'ugly.'
What's up with that?
Washington Nationals star pitcher Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to take the mound Tuesday for the first time since having major elbow surgery just one year ago. What's up with that? "
