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3 hours ago
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By Sarah Breitenbach

MD Gay Marriage Debate Delayed Until Thursday

MD Gay Marriage Debate Delayed Until Thursday

The Maryland Senate is delaying debate on a bill to legalize gay marriage. Read »

3 hours ago
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By Tom Sherwood

Sherwood: #@!!% - a Guide to Cursing

Sherwood: #@!!% - a Guide to Cursing

The flap over council cursing is a symptom of a deeper issue with leadership, some council members tell the Notebook. Read »

4 hours ago
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By Perry Stein

AM Read: McDonnell Hesitates on Ultrasounds

AM Read: McDonnell Hesitates on Ultrasounds

Gov. McDonnell's team says it is no longer a definite that the governor will sign the controversial bill that would require women to get invasive ultrasounds prior to getting abortions. Read »

6 hours ago
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By Associated Press

Frederick Makes English Official Language

Frederick Makes English Official Language

Frederick County officials have passed an ordinance making English the official language of county government. Read »

Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 11:18 PM
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By Brian Witte, AP

Md. Senate Assembles “Doomsday” Budget Plan

Md. Senate Assembles “Doomsday” Budget Plan

Maryland state senators explore broader budget cuts due to resistance to some proposed taxes. Read »

Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 8:21 PM
 
D.C. Council to Curb Cursing With New Rule

D.C. Council to Curb Cursing With New Rule

D.C. Council members will watch their language under a new rule approved Tuesday, News4's Tom Sherwood reports. Watch »

Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 5:58 PM
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By Bob Lewis, AP

GOP Rejects Dems’ Va. Senate Committee Shuffle Bid

GOP Rejects Dems’ Va. Senate Committee Shuffle Bid

Chances for a bipartisan accord by Thursday's deadline on a Virginia Senate version of the budget are bleak after Senate Republicans dismissed a Democratic proposal to reshuffle Senate committees in exchange fo... Read »

Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 11:19 PM
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By Perry Stein

Gay Rights on Different Paths in Va., Md.

Gay Rights on Different Paths in Va., Md.

A bill that would legalize same-sex marriages in Maryland passed through a senate committee today while a bill that would allow adoption agencies to deny adoptions to gay parents passed through the Virginia Sen... Read »

Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 2:30 PM
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By Larry O'Dell

Anti-Gay Adoption Bill Heading to McDonnell

Anti-Gay Adoption Bill Heading to McDonnell

Legislation allowing private adoption agencies to discriminate against gay prospective parents is on its way to Virginia's governor, who has said he will sign it. Read »

Tuesday, Feb 21, 2012 at 2:18 PM
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By Associated Press

MD Gay Marriage Heading to Full Senate Vote

MD Gay Marriage Heading to Full Senate Vote

A bill to legalize gay marriage in Maryland is on its way to the full state Senate. Read »

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Julie Carey
Julie Carey News4 Virginia Reporter Julie Carey is a News4 reporter focusing on Virginia issues and politics.
Chris Gordon
Chris Gordon News4 Maryland Reporter Chris Gordon is a legal analyst and reporter for NBC4, focusing on Maryland.
Domenico Montanaro
Domenico Montanaro NBC News Political Reporter Domenico Montanaro is an NBC News Political Reporter, analyst for NBC News' First Read and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
Mark Murray
Mark Murray NBC News Deputy Political Director Mark Murray is the NBC News Deputy Political Director, NBC News First Read analyst and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
Tom Sherwood
Tom Sherwood News4 Political Reporter Tom Sherwood is a reporter for News4 specializing in politics and the D.C. government.
Perry Stein First Read Contributor Perry Stein is D.C.-based journalist from Miami. She has written for The Miami Herald and The Wall Street Journal.
Chuck Todd
Chuck Todd NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd is the NBC News Political Director, host of “The Daily Rundown” on MSNBC and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
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