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Federal safety officials to probe complaints over Toyota Corolla steering Video

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal safety officials say they will look into complaints from Toyota Corolla drivers about difficulty with the steering on their vehicles. more
Snow pounds Midwest, Chicago airports reporting delays; Mid-Atlantic prepares for 2nd big storm Video

WASHINGTON (AP) — Snow blew across the Midwest Tuesday on track for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices were closed for a second straight day and utility workers struggled to restore power knocked out by a weekend blizzard. more
Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery Video

WASHINGTON A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the complications led him to be hospitalized. more
First lady Michelle Obama launches campaign against childhood obesity Video

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise. more
Victorious Saints to borrow Mardi Gras floats for parade through grateful New Orleans Video

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Another jolt of Saints euphoria is on tap for New Orleans Tuesday when the Super Bowl champs board floats borrowed from Mardi Gras krewes for a victory parade through the grateful city. more

Alabama Sen. Shelby releases holds on Obama nominees, blocked over spending disputes Photo

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama will stop blocking Senate confirmation of about 70 government appointees nominated by President Barack Obama, his office said. more
First lady Michelle Obama credits husband with 'phenomenal year,' says more needs to be done

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama says President Barack Obama "has done a phenomenal job," but that people have a right to criticize him. more
Pa. Democrat Rep. John Murtha remembered as Bush foe on Iraq war, advocate for military Video

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Rep. John Murtha, who said the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq was based on "flawed policy wrapped in illusion" and called for a withdrawal of U.S. troops there, is being remembered as an advocate on Capitol Hill for those serving in military uniform. more
Childhood obesity and meeting with bipartisan congressional leaders top Obama's day Video

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will be sticking around the White House today as Washington continues to dig out from its big snowfall, and prepares for another one expected to begin this afternoon. more

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BARRY IS HUMAN AND HE IS TO MAKE MISTAKES LIKE ANY ONE ELSE. BUT GIVE CREDIT WHERE IT'S DO HE STILL HAS DONE GOOD IN DC. SO LET THE MAN BE. IN HIS OWN WAY HE HAS PAID HIS DEBT.

jyh32@verizon.n-et @ 1:35 PM EDT, Aug 26, 2009
Marion Berry will always be a favorite son of dc residents because before his entrapment by jealous republicans he was the only person who had cared about the folks east of the river

kim @ 10:45 AM EDT, Aug 16, 2009
It is ironic that so many people who did not live in the city or the region have such strong opinions about him. They can not know the impact he has had on this city. Mayor Barry made opportinities possible for African Americans that we would not otherwise have had.

Kevin @ 7:11 AM EDT, Aug 16, 2009
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