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Mayoral Candidates Weigh in on Cannonball Issue
News4 poses a tough question to three candidates for mayor: Would they bring back the cannonball to open the summer swimming season? Read »
Bill Would Ban Late-Term Abortions in D.C.
This time around, the bill's sponsor says he wants to expand the scope of the bill to apply to the whole country, making it less of a rally cry for the District. Read »
Va. Senators Co-Sponsoring Off-Shore Energy Bill
The bill would allow the federal government to sell leases for gas and oil drilling off the coast of Virginia. Read »
O'Malley Designates $280M to Purple Line
The Maryland governor announced the initial projects that would be used with the revenue from the increased gas tax he signed into law Thursday. Read »
AM Read: McDonnell to Sign Transportation Bill
The governor is scheduled to sign the sweeping legislation in a ceremony at the Capitol today. Read »
AM Read: Cheh Proposes Doubling Circulator Fare
D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh has proposed significant fare hikes for the Circulator buses, doubling the fare for passengers paying cash from $1 to $2. SmartTrip card users would pay $1.50. Read »
D.C. Council Considers Ban on Printable Guns
The D.C. Council will consider banning plastic firearms created by 3D printers. Read »
McDonnell Still Popular Despite Star Scientific Scandal: Poll
Another Washington Post poll released earlier in the weekend showed Republican Cuccinelli with a slight lead over Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia gubernatorial race. Read »
Cuccinelli Once Proposed Beatles' "Taxman" as Va.'s State Song
The former state senator said his constituents would relate to the song because "all they ever get from Richmond is more taxes." Read »
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After Week of Scandals, What's Next for White House
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Will Republicans Embrace New Immigration Bill?
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McAuliffe Addresses Criticism Over Business Record
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Decoding the DC Council At-Large Race
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Va. Senate Passes Landmark Transportation Bill
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Push for In-Person Visits at D.C. Jail
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Va. Dems Want McDonnell to Investigate Voter Lines
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Voting Line Investigation Requested in Pr. William Co.
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Maryland Ballot Initiatives: What You Need to Know
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Crowd Enthusiastic at GMU Romney Rally
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Mitt Romney One-on-One in Springfield
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Virginia Senate Debate: Same-Sex Marriage
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Virginia Senate Debate: Why Should Allen Get Second Chance?
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Virginia Senate Debate: Health Care Reform
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Virginia Senate Debate: Fewer Tax Deductions
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Virginia Senate Debate: Romney's 47 Percent Comment
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Va. Senate Debate Opening Statements
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It's Business as Usual for Vincent Gray
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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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