Top D.C. lobbyist says he deserves special aid

By Jeffrey Anderson - The Washington Times

He’s paid up to $300,000 a year. He lives in a $1.3 million house in Northwest, with a Bentley, a Range Rover and a Mercedes in the driveway. Yet renowned lobbyist and power broker David W. Wilmot uses the claim he is “economically disadvantaged” when doing business with the city. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

Shanahan’s pedigree, larger market could tempt Manning

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Imagine this: Peyton Manning coming out of the tunnel at FedEx Field this September, poised to lead Mike Shanahan’s Washington Redskins to glory while solidifying both his and the coach’s Hall of Fame legacies. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

Libyans frustrated year after revolution

By Ashish Kumar Sen - The Washington Times

One year after the start of the revolution that ended Moammar Gadhafi’s 42-year rule, Libya’s government has no control over militia groups in a country awash with weapons. Human rights groups have accused some militias of torturing detainees, and many Libyans are frustrated with the lack of openness in the transitional government. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

Admiral nominee rose through ranks despite ‘illogical act’

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

When Lt. j.g. Timothy W. Dorsey fired his fighter jet’s missile at an Air Force reconnaissance plane, nearly killing its two aviators and destroying the aircraft during a training exercise, it was hard to imagine then how his Navy career would wind up 25 years later. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

Washington ballot best chance for foes of same-sex marriage

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

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Opponents seeking to overturn Washington’s newly signed same-sex marriage legislation may not have the governor or the Legislature on their side, but they do have history. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

Catholic Bishop joins contraception mandate debate

By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times

Pointing to growing unease that President Obama’s proposed contraception coverage rule doesn’t protect religious freedom sufficiently, a Catholic bishop told Congress on Thursday the church will throw its weight behind House legislation releasing any employer from the mandate on religious or moral grounds. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

Pentagon details troop cuts in Europe

By Kristina Wong - The Washington Times

The Pentagon on Thursday described how the new, smaller defense spending plan will affect the military’s presence in Europe. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

Obama rakes in the California cash

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Fresh from advocating for more blue-collar factory jobs, President Obama roared through California on Thursday for a series of star-studded campaign fundraisers that will rake in at least $8 million. Published February 16, 2012 Comments

CBO says jobless benefits encourage joblessness

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Generous unemployment benefits are a great way to boost the economy in the short term but are leading hundreds of thousands of workers to stay out of the workforce longer than they would otherwise, according to the latest report by Congress’s official scorekeeper. Published February 16, 2012 Comments