Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:55:49 -0500 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:55:49 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Kaine-Picks-Moments-to-Part-With-Obama-139012159.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:28:47 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/176*120/84212459.jpg
Quietly, Tim Kaine has picked opportunities to build some space between he and President Obama.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Morning-Read-VA-Del-Tebows-on-House-floor-139004389.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:51:59 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/tebowing1.jpg
A Virginia bills is gaining unusual momentum because of its informal namesake, famed NFL quarterback Tim Tebow.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Afternoon-Read-VA-Education-And-Jeb-Bush-138965469.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:27:43 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/MIA-ELECT-DEBATE-P4.jpg
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will back Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's more rigorous teacher evaluation plan at tonight's town hall meeting.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Maryland-Bill-Would-Create-Stiffer-Home-Invasion-Penalties-138969194.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:42:20 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/237*120/Montgomery+County+Police+car.jpg
A delegate from Montgomery County, Md., is introducing a bill that would create stiffer penalties for home invasions.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Obamas-Reversal-of-Fortune-in-Virginia-138928669.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:13:36 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/State-of-the-Union-Obama.jpg
Call it a Winter thaw for President Obama.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Morning-Read-Council-Issues-Ban-On-Strip-Clubs-In-Ward-5-138924619.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:48:42 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/stripper+exotic+dancer.jpg
Addressing mounting concerns that Ward 5 was becoming the District's dumping ground, the council unanimously approved a moratorium of adult entertainment establishments in the area.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Pr-Georges-Council-Give-Bag-Tax-Full-Support-138924379.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:49:29 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/0017DAFF.JPG
The Prince George's County Council has voted in support of legislation that would create a 5-cent disposable bag tax like the ones in the nation's capital and Montgomery County.

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Don't like getting speeding tickets from a camera? Then don't speed.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Barry-Says-Hes-Fine-After-Report-of-Medical-Emergency-at-State-of-the-District-138903684.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:05:59 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/160*120/barry1.JPG
D.C. Councilman Marion Barry tweeted Tuesday night that he's fine after reports of a possible medical emergency at the State of the District address.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/New-Bill-Would-Create-6th-Md-Casino-Table-Games-138893924.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:41:10 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/md-casino.jpg
A measure was introduced in the Maryland Senate that would allow table games and a casino in Prince George's County.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/OMalley-Hopes-Prop-8-Decision-Will-Influence-Maryland-House-138902574.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:25:09 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/gay+marriage+resized.jpg
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley said he hopes a ruling overturning a ban on gay marriage in California will influence members of the Maryland House of Delegates.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/politics/City-Leaders-Angry-About-Double-Dipping-Employees/138899349 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:14:43 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/COLLINSDCUNEMPLOYMENTFRAUDPKG1_722x406_2193921974.jpg
There's anger from D.C. officials today as they learn more about an unemployment fraud case.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Afternoon-Read-Charged-Reactions-To-VA-Gun-Bills-138877589.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:23:27 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/gun-range-generic722.jpg
Democrats and Republicans weigh in on the Virginia Senate's vote to repeal the state's one-handgun-a-month law.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/VA-Lawmakers-Want-Online-Sales-Tax-138862204.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:52:31 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/160*120/online+shopping.jpg
A bill to force online retailers such as Amazon to collect the same sales taxes that mall discount stores and corner bookstores assess from their customers has won unanimous support from a key Senate committee.

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Three bills that aim to prevent a Penn State-like abuse scandal from happening in Virginia easily advanced in the House.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Afternoon-Read-Marion-Barry-The-Paul-Revere-Of-Football-Tweets-138805994.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:38:16 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Marion+Barry+722+x+406.jpg
The D.C. Council member and former mayor stood by his Super Bowl tweets that told his 3,000-plus followers what he really thinks of the Washington Redskins.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Virginia-Senate-Approves-1-Gun-a-Month-Repeal-138807189.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:37:21 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/160*123/calltoarms001.jpg
The fate of Virginia's one-gun-a-month law now rests in the hands of Gov. Bob McDonnell.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Morning-Read-OMalley-vs-McDonnell-Governors-Debate-Job-Creation-138770469.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:24:12 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/mcdonnell+omalley+cnn.jpg
The two governors faced off on CNN Sunday to discuss 2012 and recent economic growth in their states and the country.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Afternoon-Read-Welfare-Drug-Testing-Bill-Advances-In-VA-Senate-138675584.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:17:17 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/virginia_generic_statehouse.JPG
Republicans advanced a bill that would require some welfare recipients to take drug tests in order to collect their benefits.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Morning-Read-Is-The-Gingrich-Camp-Trying-To-Fix-The-VA-Primary-138634219.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:14:29 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/gingrich+in+black.jpg
Could Gingrich try to help Ron Paul beat Romney in Virginia?

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Handgun-Purchase-Limit-Repeal-in-Virginia-Senate-Friday-138615729.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:31:50 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/handgun+ban+repeal.jpg
The limit on handgun purchases in Virginia may soon be a thing of the past.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Afternoon-Read-Off-Shore-Energy-Programs-Move-Forward-In-MD-VA-138597104.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:33:39 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Wind+Turbines+Resize.jpg
The Obama administration announced Thursday that it would go forward with plans to issue renewable energy leases for off-shore wind programs in the Mid-Atlantic

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The D.C. Finance and Revenue Committee voted to repeal the Internet gambling measure Wednesday.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/politics/Obama-Touts-Mortgage-Financing-Plan-in-Virginia/138527744 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:15:00 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/138046237.jpg
President Barack Obama says his new mortgage refinancing plan would provide relief for what he described as responsible homeowners who make mortgage payments on time.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/politics/Mixed-Reaction-to-State-of-the-State-Address/138524804 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:05:45 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/o%27malley+state+of+state.jpg
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley told his vision for improving the economy Wednesday, and it could cost taxpayers more money.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Afternoon-Read-OMalleys-State-of-the-State-Address-138516889.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:18:03 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/martinomalley2.jpg
The Maryland governor delivered his sixth State of the State today, focusing on the importance of spurring job creation in the state.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Virginia-Monthly-Gun-Cap-Nearing-End-138517739.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:07:57 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/160*123/calltoarms001.jpg
A law that puts a cap on the number of handguns that can be purchased per month in Virginia may be on its way out.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Online-Gambling-Repeal-One-Step-Closer-138511254.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:38:46 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/DC+Council+Finance+Committee+Votes+on+Online+Gambling+Tom+Sherwood.jpg
A bill to repeal the nation’s first government-supported online gambling program cleared a D.C. Council committee Wednesday afternoon.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Corey-Stewart-to-Run-for-Lt-Governor-Report-138503294.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:44:25 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/160*120/2991786_WEBCoreyStewartonGeorgeAllensCandidacy_640x480.jpg
Corey Stewart reportedly announces his ambition for statewide office over the airwaves.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/Maryland-State-of-the-State-Address-Wednesday-138487434.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:01:15 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/72447418.jpg
Gov. Martin O'Malley will be giving his sixth State of the State speech.

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President Obama would like to expand a federal housing initiative allowing homeowners to refinance at a lower rate.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Tom-Sherwoods-Notebook-Online-Bet-Comes-Up-Snake-Eyes-138452414.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:36:44 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/PHI+online+gambling+030311.jpg
Barring a last-minute surprise, online gambling in the District may be headed back to square one.

]]> http://www.nbcwashington.com/blogs/first-read-dmv/Afternoon-Read-Virginia-AG-Launches-Investigation-Into-Gingrich-Campaign-138429029.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:07:21 -0500 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Gingrich+-+not+smiling.jpg
An investigation is under way to see if the Gingrich campaign turned in fraudulent signatures to try and get on the Virginia primary ballot.

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