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Cardin: Obama should push harder for D.C. voting rights
President Barack Obama has been calling for democracy in Egypt, but a U.S. senator says that the president should be doing more for voting rights for D.C. residents.
Tags: D.C. voting rights , Ben Cardin , politics program , U.S Helsinki Commission
Ben Cardin appears on the 'Politics Program'
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., joined WTOP's Mark Plotkin Friday morning for the weekly Politics Program.
Tags: Ben Cardin , Pepco ,
Former Md. Gov. had gun during term in office
Marvin Mandel revealed to WTOP Friday he faced a number of security concerns, including death threats, during his time in office during the 1970's. Members of the Maryland State Police suggested he carry a pistol as the threats increased.
Tags: Marvin Mandel , Maryland State Police , gun , The Politics Program ,
Two former mayors doubt 'Skins will play in D.C. soon
On Friday's Politics Program with Mark Plotkin, two former D.C. mayors said the Redskins will stay at FedEx Field for some time.
Tags: Marion Barry , Sharon Pratt , Anthony Williams , politics program , Washington Redskins , FedEx Field , Jack Kent Cooke , Dan Snyder
Pr. George's officials split on Leslie Johnson's future
Prince George's County officials have a split view on the future of council member-elect Leslie Johnson, some saying she should resign following charges of corruption, while others aruge she should endure until proven guilty.
Tags: Leslie Johnson , Jack Johnson , Justin Ross , Mel Franklin , Jay Walker , Paul D. Shinkman ,
Gray criticized for missing officer's funeral
D.C.'s next mayor has already upset some constituents by missing the funeral for a city police officer Thursday.
Tags: Vincent Gray , Adrian Fenty , Paul Dittamo , Kristopher Baumann , Kwame Brown , D.C. elections , Gary Emerling
Shots fired again at Marine Corps museum
Shots were fired at the Marine Corps museum in Triangle, Va. -- the fourth time someone has fired at military-related buildings in the last few weeks. The FBI is urging the shooter to surrender.
Tags: Marine Corps , Marine Corps Museum , Pentagon , Triangle , Chantilly , Arlington , Colleen Kelleher , Cathy Lanier , Kim Chinn , Kattherine Schweit , shootings , FBI , Prince William County Police , Brian Villard , Quantico , Marine Corps Marathon , Marine Corps recruiting station , Gerry Connolly , Keith Fimian , The Politics Program , John Perren , FBI Washington Field Office , Mike Crosbie
GOP candidates discuss plans for Montgomery Co.
Three Republicans running for office in Montgomery County say they have a real shot, even though the county is heavily-Democratic.
Tags: politics program , Jerry Cave , Maryland State Senate , Brian Frosh , InterCounty Connector , Purple Line , Capital Crescent Trail , Montgomery County Council , Rob Vricella , Roger Berliner , Robin Ficker , Kate Ryan
Rhee's future uncertain under Gray
Democratic mayoral nominee Vincent Gray still refuses to confirm if he will ask Michelle Rhee to stay on as schools chancellor.
Tags: Vince Gray , Michelle Rhee , Adrian Fenty , Primary elections , politics program , Waiting for Superman
Pepco grades itself on customer communication
Pepco is defending its response to Sunday's storm, but says it does not deserve a good grade for customer communication.
Tags: politics program , Pepco , severe weather , Tom Graham
