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Opinion: Brown Will Take You Down
If you broke the law and Kwame Brown knows about it, run -- don’t walk -- to the nearest FBI office. Read »
Sentencing Delayed for Former D.C. Council Chairman
The sentencing of former D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown has been delayed until November. Read »
Kwame Brown Tweets!
The disgraced former D.C. councilmember seems to be trying to tell us something. Read »
Mendo Holding Presser
New D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson will be holding his first press conference today. Read »
D.C. Council Taps Mendelson as Acting Chair
Councilmember Yvette Alexander was moved to tears as she told colleagues she's sick of infighting. Read »
Opinion: Only the Middle of This Movie
There's more to come from investigations in to corruption in D.C. Read »
D.C. Council to Vote on Mendelson as Interim Chair
The acting chairman of the D.C. Council has circulated a resolution that would make Council member Phil Mendelson the interim chairman. Read »
Opinion: Mopping Up Kwame's Mess
Kwame Brown has departed to parts unknown, but there remains some tidying up to do. Read »
Orange, Mendelson Seek Brown's Seat
Two at-large D.C. Council members try to gain support to temporarily replace former D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown. Read »
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Virginia Senate Debate: Same-Sex Marriage
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Virginia Senate Debate: Health Care Reform
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Julie Carey
News4 Virginia Reporter
Julie Carey is a News4 reporter focusing on Virginia issues and politics.
Chris Gordon
News4 Maryland Reporter
Chris Gordon is a legal analyst and reporter for NBC4, focusing on Maryland.
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
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
News4 Political Reporter
Tom Sherwood is a reporter for News4 specializing in politics and the D.C. government.
Perry Stein
First Read-DMV Contributor
Perry Stein is D.C.-based journalist from Miami. She has written for The Miami Herald and The Wall Street Journal.
Chuck Thies
First Read DMV Contributor
Chuck Thies is a political analyst and consultant. His columns appear every Tuesday and Thursday on First Read DMV. He co-hosts "DC Politics" on WPFW, 89.3 FM.
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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