Virginia's top legislative budget writing and oversight panel is questioning Gov. Bob McDonnell's administration for cutting a $6.5 million deal behind its back with the Washington Redskins.
Republicans and Democrats grilled senior administration officials for an hour Monday. The lawmakers asked repeatedly and without success that they validate claims that the wealthy team would leave its massive Loudoun County headquarters and training facility.
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Lacey Putney said McDonnell knew the legislature opposed the Redskins' incentives. Yet, Putney says the governor proceeded anyway without ever notifying him or other senior lawmakers.
McDonnell's chief of staff said after the inquisition that some panel members were told, but could not identify them.
Friday, June 14 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-06-15 03:20:43 GMT
If you are heading to Fedex Field to catch a Redskins game this fall, leave your large bags at home. The NFL has adopted a new policy that restricts the type and size of bags allowed into all team stadiums, beginning this preseason.
If you are heading to Fedex Field to catch a Redskins game this fall, leave your large bags at home. The NFL has adopted a new policy that restricts the type and size of bags allowed into all team stadiums, beginning this preseason.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:21:45 GMT
The Washington Redskins have no plans to change their offense despite Robert Griffin III's surgically repaired right knee that kept the quarterback out all spring and might keep him sidelined through the start of training camp on July 25.
The Washington Redskins have no plans to change their offense despite Robert Griffin III's surgically repaired right knee that kept the quarterback out all spring and might keep him sidelined through the start of training camp on July 25.
Tuesday, June 11 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-06-11 20:17:12 GMT
After showing that he can now do "explosive sprinting" -- his dreadlocks flowing behind him as he dashed from sideline to sideline in the end zone of the Washington Redskins practice bubble -- Robert Griffin III then held a news conference that referenced LeBron James, Tim Tebow and "Bridezillas."
After showing that he can now do "explosive sprinting" -- his dreadlocks flowing behind him as he dashed from sideline to sideline in the end zone of the Washington Redskins practice bubble -- Robert Griffin III then held a news conference that referenced LeBron James, Tim Tebow and "Bridezillas."
Thursday, June 6 2013 3:17 PM EDT2013-06-06 19:17:41 GMT
Quarterback Robert Griffin III said Thursday "without a doubt" that he expects to be fully recovered from knee surgery and in uniform when the Washington Redskins open training camp on July 25 in Richmond.
Quarterback Robert Griffin III said Thursday "without a doubt" that he expects to be fully recovered from knee surgery and in uniform when the Washington Redskins open training camp on July 25 in Richmond.
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