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Westbrook makes the team, Bartel released - Washington Post (blog)
It was reported earlier this week that the Washington Redskins released special teams standout Byron Westbrook, but two team sources said Saturday that ...
September 4, 2010


Source: Terrence Austin will be on practice squad - Washington Post (blog)
Rookie wide receiver Terrence Austin will be placed on the Redskins' practice squad should he clear waivers, according to a person familiar with the ...
September 4, 2010


Israeli spies wooing US Muslims, sources say - Washington Post (blog)
The former CIA official, who discussed such sensitive matters only on the condition of anonymity, echoed the views of other US intelligence sources I've ...
September 3, 2010


4 DC cops hurt in crash - Washington Post (blog)
Police and law enforcement sources said alcohol and drugs do not appear to be factors in the crash. One law enforcement source said the crash appears to be ...
September 3, 2010


Wonkbook: White House considers payroll tax holiday; House libs against Social ... - Washington Post (blog)
said a Democratic strategist who works closely with multiple candidates and spoke on the condition of anonymity. 'And in between you redo the Oval Office? ...
September 3, 2010


Li Fengzhi, Chinese spy who defected to US, facing deportation - Washington Post (blog)
... decision on Li's fate could rest with the Justice Department's Executive Office for Immigration Review, said an official who asked not to be identified. ...
September 2, 2010


Daily Fix Poll: Iraq and the midterms - Washington Post (blog)
(Obama seems likely to also frame the war in terms of the economy tonight; previewing the speech, an administration official said that the president will ...
August 31, 2010


Top China bank official's defection rumors quashed - Washington Post (blog)
Two knowledgeable government officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they had no evidence of Zhou's defection and that he was not in US custody. ...
August 30, 2010


CIA training Sudan's spies as Obama officials fight over policy - Washington Post (blog)
... even when they closed the embassy for a short period in the late 90s," the official said on condition of anonymity because the topic is so sensitive. ...
August 30, 2010


WikiLeaks releases CIA paper on US as 'Exporter of Terrorism' - Washington Post (blog)
A US official who declined to speak for attribution was more dismissive. "This is not exactly a blockbuster paper," the official said. ...
August 25, 2010


Wanted: Those with top secret clearances - Washington Post (blog)
He spoke on the condition of anonymity because he worried that using his name would jeopardize his clearance and job search. ...
August 25, 2010


'Covert Affairs' stretches for spy-world reality - Washington Post (blog)
“An interesting idea, shows Hollywood's imagination,” said a CIA operations veteran, speaking only on condition of anonymity. ...
August 24, 2010


Washington Redskins concerned by backfield depth, even after adding Pro Bowlers - Washington Post (blog)
Blocking has never been among Johnson's strengths, but backs who repeatedly fail in blitz pick-ups will not play under Coach Mike Shanahan, the source said. ...
August 24, 2010


Officer shot at DC Home Depot - Washington Post (blog)
The officer was shot in the arm, according to a manager who declined to give his name when reached by telephone at the 901 Rhode Island Ave NE store. ...
August 23, 2010


Redskins fear Moore could miss four to six weeks - Washington Post (blog)
The initial diagnosis of the injury stirred concern in the organization because Moore was the star of training camp, the sources said. ...
August 22, 2010


Sources: Albert Haynesworth plans to play Saturday vs. Ravens - Washington Post (blog)
But the two-time Pro Bowler was feeling better Friday, team sources said, and probably will play in the second half Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens at ...
August 20, 2010


Army intelligence buys intelligence like Netflix? - Washington Post (blog)
The contracting officer at the Army's National Ground Intelligence Center, who asked that her name not be used because she "didn't know much" about the ...
August 20, 2010


No 'dirty bomb' plot, South Africa says - Washington Post (blog)
... according to a South African investigator who insisted on anonymity, “but was unemployed at a stage and is now a self-employed plumber. ...
August 19, 2010


Betty Sutton and the Big Spender - Washington Post (blog)
"She understands what this means," the source said regarding Ganley's personal wealth, adding that the $400000-plus quarter Sutton put together between ...
August 19, 2010


White House moves to ease travel restrictions to Cuba - Washington Post (blog)
... that would expand opportunities for Americans to travel to Cuba and send money there, congressional and Obama administration officials said Tuesday. ...
August 17, 2010


Who gets discharged under 'don't ask, don't tell'? - Washington Post (blog)
... and did not affect the military's readiness, said congressional aides familiar with the matter who were not authorized to speak on the record. ...
August 16, 2010


Should Democrats run with or from President Obama? - Washington Post (blog)
"Barack Obama's economic policy of spending our way out of recession is seen as a failure at best and harmful at worst," the source said. ...
August 16, 2010


Findings of USDA Sherrod probe expected soon - Washington Post (blog)
... director of rural development, continues to evaluate the position offered to her by the department, said the official, who asked not to be identified. ...
August 13, 2010


Source: Eric Belanger to re-sign with Caps - Washington Post (blog)
The deal has been in the works for some time, the source said, adding that the team is indeed waiting to formally announce the signing after making ...
August 13, 2010


Looking for a few good men (and women) - Washington Post (blog)
... a clearance this is where you're going to find them," said an administrative director at the Special Forces group who asked that his name not be used. ...
August 12, 2010


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