News Archive - November 1, 2009

Nonprofit Group To Help Improve Embattled Maryland Jail

A Maryland jail plagued by allegations of corruption and incompetence says it will partner with a nonprofit group to improve its management practices.

The interim director of the Prince George's County department of corrections tells The Washington Post her agency has entered into an agreem...

Two NASA Pilots To Be Honored In Virginia Hall Of Fame

Two retired NASA research pilots are being inducted into the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame in Richmond. James Patton Jr. and Philip Brown are being honored for their contributions to flight safety, though neither one shied away from danger in his career.

Patton's work focused on putting ai...

Former Police Chief With DUI Record Appears In YouTube Video

The former Alexandria police chief who resigned in July after his drunk-driving arrest now appears in a video designed to spread the message that a DUI arrest can affect anyone.

The video is titled "Even a Police Chief." It was released Friday on YouTube and now David P. Baker is starting t...

Congressman In Ethics Investigation Proclaims Innocence

The House ethics committee is investigating Jim Moran, a Democrat from Northern Virginia, and six of his colleagues. The committee is looking into their relationship with a lobbying firm called the PMA group, which is itself the subject of a criminal probe.

Normally these kinds of investiga...

Virginia Congressman Compares Republicans To Taliban

Critics say Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.)is known for being outspoken and for occasionally making remarks that land him in hot water.

At a campaign event yesterday in Fairfax County, Moran said Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell and his running mates are too conservative for Virginia...

Virginia GOP Rally

As Tuesday's elections inch closer, Virginia Republicans are issuing some advice for potential voters.

Virginia gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell and his Republican ticket mates are warning supporters not to become complacent in advance of Tuesday election.

McDonnell, Lt. Gov. Bil...