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David Sherfinski

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David Sherfinski covered politics for The Washington Times.

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** FILE ** Rirchard DeCoatsworth sits with first lady Michelle Obama at the president's State of the Union speech in 2009. (Associated Press)

Michelle Obama to host marathon bombing survivors and an Okla. fire chief Tuesday

First lady Michelle Obama will host two survivors of the Boston Marathon bombings; the Moore, Okla. fire chief; a gay professional basketball player; a young tech intern; and the 2013 District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Teacher of the Year at Tuesday's State of the Union Address, the White House announced Monday.

January 27, 2014
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell makes a statement as his wife, Maureen, listens during a news conference in Richmond, Va., Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. McDonnell and his wife were indicted Tuesday on corruption charges after a monthslong federal investigation into gifts the Republican received from a political donor. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

McDonnell’s wife at center of federal corruption case

When reports surfaced that former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell had accepted an engraved Rolex from a wealthy businessman, some questioned the judgment of the clean-cut former prosecutor whose ascendance to higher office was unquestionably possible — if not downright probable.

January 22, 2014
** FILE ** Sen. Harry Reid. (Associated Press)

Watchdog group calls for ethics investigation into Harry Reid

A conservative-leaning watchdog group has filed an ethics complaint against Senate Majority leader Harry Reid, accusing him of violating the chamber's code of conduct by pushing to help a politically connected Las Vegas casino project get visas for foreign investors.

January 21, 2014
Romney adviser Ed Gillespie (NBC News via Associated Press)

Former RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie launches Senate bid against Warner

Former Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie announced that he will challenge Sen. Mark R. Warner, Virginia Democrat, in the November election, banking that a national mood soured on President Obama and his agenda will be enough to overcome the popular, well-funded incumbent in an important swing state.

January 16, 2014
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe waves to supporters alongside his wife, Dorothy, on Saturday during inaugural ceremonies at the Capitol in Richmond. Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and former President Bill Clinton look on in the background. (associated press)

Can Gov. McAuliffe adapt to ‘Virginia Way’?

When Terry McAuliffe took the oath of office Saturday, he became the first Virginia governor in almost 50 years to be elected with less than 50 percent of the popular vote, and his political background as a partisan rainmaker who's never before held elected office leaves a host of questions about how he'll manage the diverse and politically volatile state during his single term.

January 12, 2014
Members of the Virginia Capitol Police retire the colors during opening ceremonies of the General Assembly in Richmond. The election of a state senator from Norfolk was too close to call Wednesday. (associated press)

Outcome of Norfolk race to decide state Senate control

Tuesday's too-close-to-call special election in Norfolk appears to put Democrats on the precipice of taking effective control of the state Senate, but a possible recount could delay things for weeks — leaving incoming Gov. Terry McAuliffe facing a General Assembly dominated by the GOP for the beginning of his term.

January 8, 2014
Official White House photo of President Obama shooting a shotgun on Aug. 4, 2012.

Gun sales hit new record, ammo boom to follow

Gun records checks, fueled by a post-Newtown boom of gun sales, hit a new high in 2013, and industry analysts expect ammunition to be the big seller this year as consumers catch up to all of those firearms purchases.

January 6, 2014
Assistant U.S. Attorney General Tom Perez announces a civil rights unit to be based in Birmingham, Ala., on Tuesday. The unit will be responsible for prosecutions and lawsuits. (Associated Press)

Labor Secy. Perez pushes for jobless benefits without offsets

Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez continued the administration's push for Congress to restore emergency unemployment benefits for approximately 1.3 million people who were cut off last month, arguing that past Congresses did so without demanding offsets elsewhere in the budget.

January 3, 2014
** FILE ** In this Dec. 11, 2013, file photo, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

11 attorneys general: Obama breaking law with health care changes

Eleven state attorneys general have signed onto a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius arguing that the administration is violating the law by making repeated changes to President Obama's health care overhaul without congressional approval.

January 3, 2014