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'Personhood' bill advances in Va. House
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
The Virginia House of Delegates on Monday gave preliminary approval to a so-called “personhood” measure defining life as beginning at conception, perhaps the most far-reaching proposed measure on abortion introduced thus far during the 2012 General Assembly session. Published February 13, 2012 Comments
Repeal of Va. one-gun-a-month law on way to McDonnell’s desk
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
The Virginia Senate on Monday passed the House bill that repeals the state’s longstanding law limiting handgun purchases to one per month, sending the legislation to the desk of Gov. Bob McDonnell, who has said he would sign it. Published February 13, 2012 Comments
Carbon monoxide leak in D.C. sends 10 to hospital
By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times
Ten people at an apartment building in Southeast D.C. were hospitalized for carbon monoxide poisoning Monday afternoon, fire officials said. Published February 13, 2012 Comments
Recall effort against D.C. mayor, council chairman begins
By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times
A Northwest resident has obtained petitions to kick off his arduous mission of recalling Mayor Vincent C. Gray and council Chairman Kwame R. Brown. Published February 13, 2012 Comments
Arrest made in killing outside Dupont Circle nightclub
By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times
Police arrested a Riverdale man Monday in connection with a deadly fight outside a Dupont Circle restaurant that left one man dead and six others injured. Published February 13, 2012 Comments
Huguely judge denies media request to see court TV, evidence
By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times
Jurors in the murder trial of former University of Virginia lacrosse star George W. Huguely V were shown dozens of photographs Monday morning, ranging from bloody bedding to Mr. Huguely’s bruised arms on the day he was arrested for the death of a fellow student. Published February 13, 2012 Comments
City State: Morning Roundup
By Joseph Weber - The Washington Times
D.C. gambling deal over, but questions remain; Wilder blames fellow Democrats in Virginia Senate for handgun repeal; O’Malley routinely diverts money reserved for transportation; Scandal bills emerge in Maryland assembly; Virginia lawmakers debate teacher tenure; Rep. Wolf asks for delay on Eisenhower Memorial. Published February 13, 2012 Comments
Online-gambling bill’s future uncertain
By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times
D.C. Council member Michael A. Brown is repeatedly warning that repealing the District’s online-gambling law will put the city in a bind if Congress decides to legalize and regulate Internet gaming, clearing the way for “casino interests” from Nevada and elsewhere across the country to hit the jackpot in a burgeoning market. Published February 12, 2012 Comments
D.C. online gambling deal dead; questions buried
By Jeffrey Anderson - The Washington Times
Within weeks of an inspector general’s report that criticized a bid by the D.C. Lottery to launch a first-in-the-nation online gambling program, the deal was dead. Published February 12, 2012 Comments
In Virginia legislature, transit measures not in express lane
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell’s pledge for big solutions this year to Virginia’s perpetual transportation problems has stalled in the House and Senate, with both chambers advancing significantly watered-down versions of his agenda despite Republicans’ stronghold on the General Assembly. Published February 12, 2012 Comments
Va. Democrats, Republicans: No, we can’t just get along
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
Democrats and Republicans in the General Assembly are trading accusations that each is focusing too much on divisive and controversial issues, with both sides saying the other is overplaying GOP-led legislation on abortion, gun control and voting rights thus far during the 2012 session. Published February 11, 2012 Comments
SIMMONS: Day lets loose inner Newt
By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times
In an interview on Saturday, Tim Day, the only Republican vying to replace Harry Thomas Jr. on the D.C. Council, won’t go on the record and delve into mayoral recall territory or talk trash about the two dozen other contenders vying for the Ward 5 council seat. Published February 12, 2012 Comments
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Lawmaker: Navy plan to move carrier from Va. on hold
By Michael Felberbaum - Associated Press
The Navy's plans to move an aircraft carrier from Virginia to Florida are on hold for now, but the two states likely will see a shuffling of some other military ships. Published February 13, 2012 Comments
Hoyer, O'Donnell top Maryland's 5th District fundraisers
By Mark Miller — Capital News Service
Rep. Steny Hoyer and state Delegate Anthony J. O'Donnell are the only 5th District primary candidates with any significant campaign funds, according to year-end financial reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. Published February 11, 2012 Comments
Puerto Rico referendum could revitalize D.C. statehood debate
By Mark Miller — Capital News Service
As Puerto Rico prepares to hold its first status referendum in 14 years this November, a leading advocate for D.C. statehood said he sees strong parallels between the two jurisdictions' political situations. Published February 11, 2012 Comments
Federal court dismisses lawsuit over Va. congressional redistricting
By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by six Virginia residents asking the court to step in and draw new lines for the state's 11 congressional districts. Published February 10, 2012 Comments
Same-sex marriage bill gets hearing in Md. House
By David Hill - The Washington Times
Gov. Martin O'Malley urged House lawmakers on Friday to pass his same-sex marriage bill and argued that allowing gays to marry does not necessarily conflict with one's religious opposition to homosexuality. Published February 10, 2012 Comments
Former DYRS ward sentenced for killing honor student
By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times
A 20-year-old D.C. man was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Friday for killing a 17-year-old honor roll student who was walking back to his Northeast home with a friend last year after a brief jaunt for cigarettes. Published February 10, 2012 Comments
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