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PG County Exec expresses 'disappointment' over possible bond rating downgrade
Last week it was Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell expressing "outrage" that a negative outcome to ongoing negotiations on the federal debt ceiling could jeopardize his state's prized AAA bond rating with credit rating agency Moody's. Today it was Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker III.
Allen, Kaine spar over debt ceiling
As the seemingly never-ending debate over increasing the nation's $14.3 trillion debt ceiling rages on Capitol Hill, U.S. Senate candidates George Allen and Tim Kaine are taking different tacks on how to go about fixing the problem.
Gray mum on Thomas, his defense fund
D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray says the decision on whether D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr. should resign amid a corruption investigation belongs to Mr. Thomas, not the mayor.
Morning Roundup, July 28
Money proving Virginia's swing state status; REPORT: Redskins trade Haynesworth; BREAKING: D.C. takes big step on medical marijuana; D.C. announces amnesty for ticket scofflaws; Barry's son pleads to drug possession; Walter Reed hospital officially closes.
Poll: Allen, Kaine remain tied
A poll released Wednesday by the left-leaning firm Public Policy Polling confirms once more what politicos across Virginia and the country have long known: The race for U.S. Senate in Virginia is essential tied.
McDonnell wary of Dulles labor agreement
A compromise proposal on funding for the second leg of the Dulles Rail project has Virginia kicking in an extra $150 million, in part to help cut down on toll rates on the Dulles toll road; some estimates have the toll rates jumping to as high as $17 over the next 30 years.
Virginia considers a "Caylee's Law"
Virginia state lawmakers moved Monday toward crafting legislation that would criminalize failing to quickly notify law enforcement officials of a missing child, following the Casey Anthony trial in Florida.
What's up with that?
Hundreds of wool-wearing Civil War enthusiasts spent the weekend re-enacting the battle of Bull Run in triple-digit heat.
Democrats respond to McDonnell on judicial vacancies
Democrats on Friday responded to Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's strongly-worded letter Thursday to state party leadership urging the General Assembly to finish up its special session on redistricting and fill judicial vacancies.
Metro temporarily lifts no-drinking rule
Metro is making an exception to its "no drinking" policy to allow customers to bring bottles of water on the system because of the hot weather.
O'Malley to say Friday whether he'll sponsor a same-sex marriage bill
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley will announce Friday afternoon whether he will sponsor a same-sex marriage bill in next year's General Assembly.
Orange joins Gray in L.A.
D.C. Council member Vincent B. Orange Sr. joined Mayor Vincent C. Gray in Los Angeles today to tout the District as an ideal filming location at a meeting with studio executives.
Morning Roundup: July 21
D.C. to allow gun dealer in police headquarters; Board reverses, approves less costly Dulles Metrorail station; McDonnell criticized for debt talks; Fire at Watergate; Prince George's Johnson collects pension; Region braces for heat wave; Maryland still trying to find developer for Baltimore slots casino.
'Furious' McDonnell pens fiery letter to Obama over potential downgrade
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, who reiterated Wednesday he's "furious" that the federal budget impasse has threatened Virginia's prized AAA bond rating, sent a letter to President Obama urging a quick solution to the federal deficit talks.
Gray says D.C. will regulate pedicabs
D.C. officials are taking steps to regulate the city's growing number of pedicabs.
