The following stories have been hand-selected by the Assignment Desk at News4:
Lawmakers Beat Up On AIG
Lawmakers are using their opening statements to log their outrage over AIG as they prepare to hear testimony from AIG's chief executive Edward Liddy later this morning, during a meeting of a subcommittee of the House Financial Services committee."There is a tidal wave of rage building across America," said Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-N.Y.), whose name might well be "Whackerman" the way he's lit after witnesses from the financial sector in recent months. "The taxpayer knows they are the ultimate sucker on the list who pays for all the greed that has been going on in marketplace for years and years." (Washington Post)
Book Upset Residents
Many Stafford County high school students have read the unconventional "A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn without opposition from conservatives. Until now. Several people want the book removed from a North Stafford High School Advanced Placement history class, even though it's not the primary textbook. At a recent Stafford School Board meeting, eight speakers claimed Zinn's book was un-American, leftist propaganda. Some said students aren't mature enough to form their own opinions of the book. (Free Lance-Star)
Police Nix Dognapping Rumors
In response to rumors that thieves are targeting purebred dogs — particularly in this recession — police remind owners of missing animals to file a report with animal control. Many pets that reported "stolen" by their owners are actually lost, said Montgomery County Police Officer Diane Tillery, Community Services Officer for the 6th District. There is no trend of stealing animals for resale, she said. (Gazette.net)
Family Stops Thieves, Two Sisters Arrested
Police say two sisters—wearing masks and armed with knives, pepper spray and burglary tools—picked the wrong car to break into this weekend. Officers were called to the 1900 block of Teasel Court off Minnieville Road in Woodbridge about 12:15 a.m. Sunday, where they found a family holding down some suspected thieves. (InsideNoVa.com)
Maryland Senate Passes Ban on Texting While Driving
Drivers, stop texting. The Maryland Senate approved a bill Tuesday that would prohibit texting while driving. It imposes a maximum fine of $500 for the violation. The measure passed 43-4. Sen. Alex Mooney, who represents Frederick and Washington counties, voted against it. Sen. David Brinkley, who represents Frederick and Carroll counties, voted for it. (Frederick News Post)
