Subject: Afternoon Buzz: Republicans in purple districts are leaving Congress in droves. Why does Barbara Comstock want to stay?
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Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:25:05 +0000

Afternoon Buzz from The Washington Post

When will Mother Nature make Washington warm again?; Tom Sietsema’s 10 best new restaurants: Old Maryland Grill is No. 10

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Updates since this morning's paper

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Republicans in purple districts are leaving Congress in droves. Why does Barbara Comstock want to stay? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/republicans-in-purple-districts-are-retiring-in-droves-why-not-embattled-rep-comstock/2018/04/19/bca707a6-40eb-11e8-ad8f-27a8c409298b_story.html?utm_term=.bdd4a52f82ef&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The Virginia congresswoman is vying for a third term as House Republicans prepare for a blue wave.

By Jenna Portnoy    •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/republicans-in-purple-districts-are-retiring-in-droves-why-not-embattled-rep-comstock/2018/04/19/bca707a6-40eb-11e8-ad8f-27a8c409298b_story.html?utm_term=.bdd4a52f82ef&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

When will Mother Nature make Washington warm again? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/04/19/when-will-mother-nature-make-washington-warm-again/?utm_term=.b32ad9bb689d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

You're forgiven if you're patience is wearing thin.

By Jason Samenow   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2018/04/19/when-will-mother-nature-make-washington-warm-again/?utm_term=.b32ad9bb689d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Review

Tom Sietsema’s 10 best new restaurants: Old Maryland Grill is No. 10 <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/at-old-maryland-grill-every-night-is-homecoming/2017/10/31/2ae9556c-b108-11e7-a908-a3470754bbb9_story.html?utm_term=.4c8f62dfeb50&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Crab cakes, coddies and ham biscuits that hit the mark make every night homecoming in College Park.

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12 things to do in the D.C. area this weekend <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2018/04/19/12-things-to-do-in-the-d-c-area-this-weekend-2/?utm_term=.9132ebf3460c&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Celebrate William Shakespeare's birthday with sword fights, sonnets and cake at the Folger Shakespeare Library.

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Falls Church woman dies in crash on I-66 in Fairfax County <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/falls-church-woman-dies-in-accident-on-i-66-in-fairfax-county/2018/04/19/084b4e62-43fb-11e8-b35e-94bc1197a44f_story.html?utm_term=.fb4e4e69f388&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The driver was not wearing a seat belt, Virginia State Police said.

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NFL agents name Redskins’ Bruce Allen league’s least-trusted executive in anonymous poll <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2018/04/19/nfl-agents-name-redskins-bruce-allen-leagues-least-trusted-executive-in-anonymous-poll/?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Agents also say Washington is among the NFL's least-prepared teams during contract negotiations.

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Analysis

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A class-action lawsuit resulted in a $22 million judgment against G&G Towing for improperly towing an estimated 28,000 vehicles in Maryland from April 2012 to June 2017.

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In Maryland’s largest jurisdiction, contest for county executive seen as anybody’s race <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/in-marylands-largest-jurisdiction-contest-for-county-executive-seen-as-anybodys-race/2018/04/19/f24a4f08-3dbc-11e8-8d53-eba0ed2371cc_story.html?utm_term=.96024d1deb22&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The victor in the June 26 Democratic primary will be overwhelmingly favored to win the job leading affluent, diverse Montgomery County.

By Jennifer Barrios   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/in-marylands-largest-jurisdiction-contest-for-county-executive-seen-as-anybodys-race/2018/04/19/f24a4f08-3dbc-11e8-8d53-eba0ed2371cc_story.html?utm_term=.96024d1deb22&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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D.C. man tries to stab pregnant 16-year-old in stomach with screwdriver <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/dc-man-tries-to-stab-pregnant-16-year-old-in-stomach-with-screwdriver/2018/04/19/4bb4f174-43c6-11e8-ad8f-27a8c409298b_story.html?utm_term=.3e55a413217d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Police: The injuries were minor in the Woodbridge, Va., incident.

By Dana Hedgpeth   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/dc-man-tries-to-stab-pregnant-16-year-old-in-stomach-with-screwdriver/2018/04/19/4bb4f174-43c6-11e8-ad8f-27a8c409298b_story.html?utm_term=.3e55a413217d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Police seek man in 3 sexual assaults in Northwest Washington <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/police-seek-man-in-3-sexual-assaults-in-northwest-washington/2018/04/19/a506755a-43ca-11e8-ad8f-27a8c409298b_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The incidents happened recently in which the suspect approached victims and inappropriately touched them, police said.

By Dana Hedgpeth   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/police-seek-man-in-3-sexual-assaults-in-northwest-washington/2018/04/19/a506755a-43ca-11e8-ad8f-27a8c409298b_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Maryland inmate linked to 18-year-old homicide case hanged himself, officials rule <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/maryland-inmate-linked-to-18-year-old-homicide-case-hanged-himself-officials-rule/2018/04/19/38b2ae58-43ea-11e8-ad8f-27a8c409298b_story.html?utm_term=.2eabacee1b8e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Fernando Asturizaga, 51, was serving a lengthy sentence for raping a missing woman’s daughter.

By Dan Morse   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/maryland-inmate-linked-to-18-year-old-homicide-case-hanged-himself-officials-rule/2018/04/19/38b2ae58-43ea-11e8-ad8f-27a8c409298b_story.html?utm_term=.2eabacee1b8e&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Virginia legislator Freitas raises nearly $350,000 in bid to take on Tim Kaine <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/va-legislator-freitas-raises-nearly-350000-in-bid-to-take-on-tim-kaine/2018/04/19/dafec5ce-4373-11e8-bba2-0976a82b05a2_story.html?utm_term=.e83f0de6c890&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

He is in a three-way race for the Republican nomination.

By Laura Vozzella   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/va-legislator-freitas-raises-nearly-350000-in-bid-to-take-on-tim-kaine/2018/04/19/dafec5ce-4373-11e8-bba2-0976a82b05a2_story.html?utm_term=.e83f0de6c890&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Angela Alsobrooks joins chorus of candidates calling on Baker to fire embattled schools chief <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/angela-alsobrooks-joins-chorus-of-candidates-calling-on-baker-to-fire-embattled-schools-chief/2018/04/19/295b5902-43e8-11e8-bba2-0976a82b05a2_story.html?utm_term=.5a8e3ba95cdf&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Her rival Donna F. Edwards suggested Alsobrooks timing was politically motivated.

By Rachel Chason   •    Read more » <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/angela-alsobrooks-joins-chorus-of-candidates-calling-on-baker-to-fire-embattled-schools-chief/2018/04/19/295b5902-43e8-11e8-bba2-0976a82b05a2_story.html?utm_term=.5a8e3ba95cdf&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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For home buyers on a budget, ‘a nice, quiet neighborhood ’ in Northeast D.C. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/for-home-buyers-on-a-budget-a-very-nice-neighborhood-in-northeast-dc/2018/04/18/2d69ac70-2b87-11e8-8ad6-fbc50284fce8_story.html?utm_term=.aa9ab7cf5299&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

WHERE WE LIVE | Near Takoma Park, Lamond Riggs has affordable homes, vibrant businesses and ample Metro service.

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