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MILLER: Transferring a gun into D.C.
I bought my new 9mm Sig Sauer from a dealer in Virginia and needed to get it to the District. When it comes to firearms, a distance of 70 miles might as well be thousands of miles across international borders.
Obama to frame 2012 as a pivotal moment for the middle class
President Obama plans to frame 2012 — both the year and implicitly the campaign — as a "make-or-break moment for the middle class and those trying to reach it" in Tuesday night's State of the Union address, according to a copy of White House talking points circulated to his supporters and obtained by The Washington Times.
PICKET: U.S. Auto dealerships turning away Chevy Volts
According to numerous auto trade reports, a number of U.S. car dealerships are turning away the Chevy Volt. Despite the fact that General Motor's Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson who will testify to Congress on Wednesday and tell lawmakers that the Volt is a safe plug-in hybrid vehicle, there is little confidence his testimony will do much in terms of a bottom line for the Volt at local dealerships across America.
Boehner's guests for Obama speech: Keystone supporters
Countering President Obama's decision to host Warren Buffet's secretary for the State of the Union, House Speaker John Boehner said Tuesday he will host a handful of people who would have benefited if Mr. Obama had approved the Keystone XL pipeline.
PICKET: Obama ignores call from Americans to build Keystone Pipeline
Rasmussen is reporting that the majority of voters want to see the building of the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada to Texas happen.
Buffett's secretary to sit with first lady at State of the Union address
Billionaire investor Warren E. Buffett's longtime secretary, Debbie Bosanek, will sit alongside first lady Michelle Obama in her box at Tuesday night's State of the Union address, White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer announced in a tweet.
Kaine bests Allen in fourth-quarter fundraising
Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine raised $1.65 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, giving him $3.3 million cash on hand to start the new year in his bid for the U.S. Senate seat now held by retiring Democratic Sen. Jim Webb.
Jon Stewart drills Sebelius on health care law
Welcoming Kathleen Sebelius to "The Daily Show" Monday night, host Jon Stewart told President Obama's Secretary of Health and Human Services to explain the massive health care overhaul in 30 seconds.
Rep. Rooney: Florida Republicans want someone who can win
Rep. Tom Rooney said Tuesday that Florida Republicans, like other Republicans across the country, are looking for a candidate who can beat President Obama next fall.
Morning Roundup: Jan. 24
D.C. youths in killings were in city's justice system; Congress considers nationalizing D.C. veterans memorial; Chief Lanier, NPS director testify today on Hill about Occupy D.C.; Miller says 5-cent gas hike too small; D.C. rivers part of State of the Union security zone; Ehrlich campaign cash paid for Schurick's defense; Trial under way for Prince George's officer in missing-guns case.
Mason halts UNC Wilmington, improves to 8-1 in CAA
Patriots reach midpoint of conference play alone in first place
MILLER: I bought a gun, but...
After days of calls, emails, tweets, comments and posts, I finally bought the exact gun I wanted, the two-tone version of the Sig Sauer P229 9mm. I’m so excited, I want to shoot my new purchase, but in the nation’s capital, it's not that simple. Buying a gun doesn’t mean you get to have the gun.
House GOP: Medicare reform on 2012 agenda
After House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan's plan to privatize Medicare bit the dust last year, GOP leaders say that in 2012 they'll push for reforms to the program that are still substantial — but perhaps a bit scaled back.
McDonnell announces first bulls-to-Russia export
Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Monday that the commonwealth has expanded its exporting repertoire to include Virginia Holstein bulls, which were recently shipped off to Russia — the first ever direct export of that product to the country.
Gingrich: Romney puts more 'baloney' on the table
Newt Gingrich pushed back against Mitt Romney's criticism of the consulting work the former House speaker did on behalf of Freddie Mac, saying that the former Massachusetts governor has moved from spouting "pious baloney" to spouting "desperate baloney."
White House to miss budget deadline for third year
The White House told Congress on Monday that its budget will be late this year, meaning President Obama once again will miss the deadline set in law.
Teachers' groups push back against GOP education proposals
On Monday's "Lobby Day" for the Virginia Education Association and the Virginia PTA, members of the House Republican caucus managed to "pre-but" an afternoon rally by the groups, touting some of their own education proposals this morning that have been roundly denounced by teachers' groups.
