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Sept. 11, 2001

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Baseball stadium

2004

Sep. 24 - "Baseball moves closer in D.C. plan for Expos" (Washington Post)
Sep. 23 - "Virginia remains confident in its bid" (Washington Post)
Sep. 22 - "D.C. offers waterfront baseball stadium" (Washington Post)
Sep. 20 - "Numbers uncertain for Va. stadium" (Washington Post)
Sep. 15 - "Officials may balk at Va. deal on stadium" (Washington Post)
Sep. 14 - "Fairfax to study effects of a baseball stadium" (Washington Post)
Aug. 29 - "Va. stadium financing still unclear" (Washington Post)
Aug. 28 - "Fans back pitch for baseball, D.C. says" (Washington Post)
Aug. 27 - "Va. baseball group scales back plans" (Washington Post)
Aug. 26 - "Baseball proposal losing in D.C. poll" (Washington Post)
Aug. 26 - "Decision on Expos likely soon" (Washington Times)
Aug. 19 - "MLB has not made a decision" (Washington Post)
Aug. 18 - "Va. group's big-league dreams hinge on luring team" (Washington Post)
Aug. 12 - "Stadium financing could face trouble in Va. legislature" (AP)
July 25 - "N.Va. ballpark backers don't own most of site" (Washington Post)
July 23 - "Union says Expos will have new home" (Washington Times)
July 23 - "Will the D.C. metro area get a baseball team?" (WTOP Radio)
July 22 - "Failed pitch for Arlington baseball" (Washington Post)
July 21 - "Economics balks at the benefits of a Virginia major league team" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star - column by Ron Utt)
July 11 - "Washington's major league divide" (Washington Post)
June 24 - "Va. ballpark would buck close-in trend" (Washington Post)
June 22 - "Warner endorses Loudoun site for baseball team" (AP)
June 22 - "Virginia baseball tabs site at Dulles" (Washington Times)
June 22 - "Baseball backers cite Loudoun fan base" (Washington Post)
June 20 - "Developers craft plan for baseball in Loudoun" (Washington Post)
June 16 - "Businesses face higher D.C. taxes for stadium" (Washington Post)
June 6 - "Let's play ball -- but where?" (Washington Times)
May 30 - "Northern Va. makes its best pitch" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)
May 29 - "The battle for baseball: Va. vs. DC" (AP)
May 27 - "Norfolk thinks it's got the ticket" (Washington Post)
May 27 - "District vs. N.Va. for the Expos?" (Washington Times)
May 26 - "Dulles site emerges as leading stadium option" (Leesburg Today)
May 23 - "Baseball officials say there's no top Expos site" (Norfolk Virginian-Pilot)
May 23 - "Baseball balks, D.C. still waits" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)
May 22 - "Virginia group proposes Dulles ballpark site" (AP)
May 22 - "Dulles baseball plan goes beyond stadium" (Washington Post)
May 21 - "D.C., Virginia lead pack?" (AP)
May 20 - "Financing may block baseball in District" (Washington Post)
May 20 - "Selig uneasy about D.C. baseball's effect" (Washington Post)
May 20 - "Dulles site offered for park" (Washington Times)
May 19 - "Decision on Montreal Expos expected in mid-July" (Norfolk Virginian-Pilot)
May 12 - "District said to be in front for Expos" (Washington Times)
May 7 - "Baseball 'serious' about D.C." (Washington Post)
May 7 - "Baseball officials praise D.C. plan" (Washington Times)
May 5 - "Williams to discuss funding on baseball officials' visit" (Washington Post)
May 3 - "Northern Virginia 'optimistic'" (MLB.com)
Apr. 22 - "Mayor's plan puts pressure on MLB" (Washington Times)
Mar. 11 - "Strike 3 for Virginia baseball?" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)
Mar. 8 - "Virginia baseball backers: Now or never" (AP)
Feb. 22 - "D.C. tries to cut baseball price tag" (Washington Post)
Jan. 29 - "Baseball stadium debate intensifies in Richmond" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Jan. 29 - "MLB given 11-month window to decide on Virginia location" (Northern Va. Journal)
Jan. 26 - "Va. baseball group to help represent Norfolk" (Northern Va. Journal)
Jan. 22 - "Stadium authority" (Arlington Sun Gazette - editorial)
Jan. 18 - "Hampton Roads hasn't struck out" (Norfolk Virginian-Pilot)
Jan. 16 - "Baseball's tease of D.C. continues" (Washington Times)
Jan. 15 - "Baseball stadium battle goes to legislature" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Jan. 14 - "Expos' relocation to be discussed" (Washington Post)
Jan. 13 - "Baseball panel scouts southeastern Virginia" (Northern Va. Journal)

2003

Dec. 22 - "Bill may keep N.Va. baseball dreams alive" (Northern Va. Journal)
Dec. 18 - "Ferguson: Baseball issue handled badly" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Nov. 20 - "Baseball again rises at County Board meeting" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Nov. 6 - "Re-election of board foes blow to Virginia baseball" (Washington Times)
Oct. 1 - "Baseball faced with a borderline decision" (Washington Post)
Sept. 28 - "Political insider won't give up on fading dream" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)
Sept. 20 - "For Expos, only one place like home in '04" (Washington Post)
Sept. 20 - "Expos players veto split schedule" (Washington Times)
Sept. 18 - "Poll fuels campaign controversy" (Arlington Connection)
Sept. 18 - "Baseball is still most rancorous game in town" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Sept. 18 - "Zimmerman: Baseball backers are being used" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Sept. 18 - "Objectivity of poll questioned" (Washington Post)
Sept. 17 - "Pro-baseball placards walk" (Northern Va. Journal)
Sept. 11 - "In stretch, MLB eyes Expos options" (Washington Post)
Sept. 6 - "Expos players to consider two homes for 2004" (Washington Post)
Sept. 6 - "Split slate in 2004 possible for Expos" (Washington Times)
Sept. 5 - "Expos players lean toward split season" (AP)
Sep. 3 - "Expos' home games again may go on road" (Washington Post)
Aug. 30 - "Expos '04 schedule leaves relocation 'remote'" (Washington Post)
Aug. 25 - "Oregon Senate approves plan for ballpark" (Washington Post)
Aug. 23 - "Oregon's Senate thwarts Expos bid" (Washington Post)
Aug. 23 - "Oregon Senate nixes bill for park" (Washington Times)
Aug. 22 - "Race for Expos in three-way tie" (Northern Va. Journal)
Aug. 22 - "Monterrey, San Juan hopeful" (Washington Times)
Aug. 14 - "DuPuy sees home soon for Expos" (Washington Times)
Aug. 7 - "Both sides settle in for baseball battle" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Aug. 6 - "Baseball and Arlington" (Washington Post - editorial)
Aug. 5 - "Stadium fight still riles Arlingtonians" (Washington Post)
July 31 - "Stadium supporters say their dream isn't dead" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
July 30 - "Baseball backers bash Board" (Northern Va. Journal)
July 30 - "Arlington stands firm on ballpark" (Washington Post)
July 30 - "Arlington debate takes fowl turn" (Washington Times)
July 29 - "Baseball on deck again" (Arlington Connection)
July 29 - "Arlington stadium could still be in play" (Northern Va. Journal)
July 28 - "Stadiums are built on federal tax break" (Washington Post)
July 25 - "Authority says 'no' to Arlington, continues stadium search" (AP)
July 25 - "Va. stadium authority to defy Arlington request" (Washington Times)
July 24 - "Thrown out at home" (Arlington Connection)
July 24 - "Board members blame baseball officials on stadium" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
July 24 - "County Board chairman's letter to baseball officials " (Arlington Sun Gazette)
July 24 - "Editorial: Stadium decision" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
July 24 - "Highs & lows" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
July 24 - "Both sides of stadium fight cry foul over Board decision" (Washington Post)
July 23 - "Arlington official: Economics struck out stadium" (Northern Va. Journal)
July 20 - "Baseball backers bash Arlington Board's stance" (Washington Post)
July 20 - "The San Juan shuffle" (Washington Times - editorial)
July 19 - "Arlington turns down stadium site" (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
July 19 - "Stadium vote imperils N.Va.'s chances for team" (Washington Post)
July 19 - "Arlington closes door on ballpark" (Washington Times)
July 18 - "Baseball strikes out with Arlington leaders" (AP [Va. wire])
July 18 - "Arlington chairman seeks baseball resolution" (AP [Va. wire])
July 18 - "Arlington repudiates stadium" (Washington Post)
July 18 - "Va. stadium officials still rooting for Arlington" (Washington Post)
July 17 - "Baseball stadium opponents take offensive, as delay looms" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
July 17 - "Moran accused of pandering over anti-stadium remarks" (Washington Post)
July 16 - "Opposition steps up to plate" (Arlington Connection)
July 16 - "Virginia baseball decision delayed" (Northern Va. Journal)
July 15 - "NIMBYs suit up" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star - editorial)
July 15 - "Relocation committee inches along" (Washington Post)
July 15 - "No rush to settle problems of Expos" (Washington Times)
July 14 - "Cafritz poll: Arlington says no to baseball" (Washington Business Journal)
July 14 - "Area groups look to get 'affirmation'" (Washington Times)
July 14 - "Baseball roads seem to lead to Uncertainty" (Washington Times)
July 13 - "MLB to delay decision on Expos" (Washington Times)
July 11 - "Stadium site not for sale" (Northern Va. Journal)
July 11 - "Group cites stadium skepticism in Arlington" (Washington Post)
July 11 - "No word on Expos likely soon" (Washington Post)
July 11 - "Baseball in Arlington? No thanks" (Washington Times)
July 11 - "Study: Arlington residents oppose baseball stadium" (WRC-TV)
July 10 - "Baseball still a taxing issue for Virginians" (Washington Post)
July 10 - "Moran opposes stadium in Arlington" (Washington Post)
July 10 - "Expos' relocation decision not likely by All-Star break" (WTOP-Radio)
July 7 - "Area baseball fans see best shot at a team" (Washington Times)
July 3 - "Arlington Board members look at fiscal impact of stadium" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
June 30 - "Local resistance to baseball opens door to Portland bid" (Washington Times)
June 29 - "Arlington to assess possible ballpark sites" (Washington Post)
June 29 - "D.C. stays in running for Expos franchise" (Washington Post)
June 27 - "Major League Baseball's D.C. playoffs" (Washington Post - column by Steven Pearlstein)
June 27 - "D.C. close to calling MLB out at home" (Washington Post - column by Thomas Boswell)
June 26 - "Investors expect baseball decision by end of year" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
June 26 - "Stadium backers propose double play in stadium bid" (Northern Va. Journal)
June 26 - "Slow pitch on baseball" (Washington Post - editorial)
June 26 - "Maybe the forsaken DC area is better off without baseball" (Washington Times - column by Dick Heller)
June 26 - "Mayor: MLB must make the next move" (Washington Times)
June 25 - "Heading for the home stretch" (Arlington Connection)
June 25 - "Williams eases push on stadium financing" (Washington Post)
June 25 - "Warner seeks firm MLB commitment" (Washington Times)
June 24 - "D.C. finance holds up ballpark bill" (Washington Times)
June 23 - "In Arlington, who's on first?" (Washington Business Journal)
June 21 - "Baseball talks focus on financing" (Washington Post)
June 21 - "Baseball groups still optimistic" (Washington Times)
June 19 - "For once, stadium debate is civil" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
June 19 - "Vote for gadly reflects stadium's impact on local politics" (Washington Post)
June 19 - "Ex-Redskins join Virginia baseball gropu" (Washington Post)
June 19 - "Monk, Mann join the quest" (Washington Times)
June 17 - "Board blasts baseball proposals" (Northern Va. Journal)
June 14 - "MLB relocation officials to visit" (Washington Post)
June 13 - "Ballpark bill faces opposition" (Washington Times)
June 12 - "Arlington highs & lows: County Board" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
June 12 - "Baseball debate is getting ugly" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
June 12 - "Va. group seeks helping hand" (Washington Times)
June 10 - "Mayor rallies for ballpark" (Washington Times)
June 8 - "Financing in doubt for stadium" (Washington Post)
June 6 - "Va. stadium opponents charge illegal meetings" (Washington Times)
June 5 - "Baseball stadium debate gets more rancorous" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
June 5 - "Stadium opponents say signs are being damaged, stolen" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
June 5 - "Arlington ballpark opponents demand access to meetings" (Northern Va. Journal)
June 5 - "Ballpark for youths planned" (Washington Post)
June 5 - "District companies would support team" (Washington Times)
June 4 - "Info, insults fly at stadium meeting" (Arlington Connection)
June 4 - "D.C. boosters to hold downtown rally" (Washington Times)
June 4 - "Arlington stadium criticized before final decision" (WRC-TV)
June 3 - "Arlington could do worse than a ballpark" (Washington Post - column by Marc Fisher)
May 31 - "Stadium attitudes hinge on vision for Arlington" (Washington Post)
May 29 - "Baseball stadium debate gets more rancorous" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
May 29 - "Stadium opponents say signs are being damaged, stolen" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
May 29 - "EPG site opponents cite traffic" (Springfield Times)
May 27 - "Plans could eliminate stadium site" (Arlington Connection)
May 24 - "Virginia baseball is pricey" (Winchester Star)
May 22 - "County officials still mum about baseball stadium" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
May 22 - "N.Va.'s field of dreams?" (Northern Va. Journal)
May 22 - "Baseball backers say poll shows support in N.Va." (Washington Post)
May 22 - "Poll: Virginians want ballpark" (Washington Times)
May 21 - "Baseball session draws hundreds" (Arlington Connection)
May 21 - "Ballpark proposal tossed around in Springfield" (Washington Post)
May 20 - "Baseball bid stirs verbal hardball" (AP)
May 20 - "Arlington residents cry foul" (Northern Va. Journal)
May 20 - "Stadium authority makes a first pitch" (Washington Post)
May 20 - "Virginia baseball gets support at public forum" (Washington Times)
May 19 - "Public gets first say on Northern Virginia ballpark" (AP)
May 19 - "Officials mute on stadium amid protests" (Northern Va. Journal)
May 15 - "Bringing baseball home" (Arlington Connection)
May 15 - "Baseball backers lose battle at Civic Federation" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
May 15 - "Many aren't rooting for the Springfield site" (Washington Post)
May 15 - "MLB might delay Expos' relocation" (Washington Times)
May 14 - "The national pastime meets the Arlington Way" (Northern Va. Journal - column by Charlie Clark)
May 14 - "Ballpark sites troubling Virginia" (Washington Times)
May 11 - "N. Va. baseball backers court young singles" (Washington Post)
May 9 - "Capital vies for Expos" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)
May 9 - "Baseball union to challenge proposed tax" (Washington Post)
May 8 - "Baseball battle continues to flare" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
May 8 - "Arlington group speaks out against stadium" (Northern Va. Journal)
May 8 - "Upping ante, Williams seeks $338 million for baseball" (Washington Post)
May 7 - "Residents, Board clash over stadium" (Arlington Connection)
May 2 - "Baseball opposition stirred up" (Washington Times)
May 1 - "County Board stays out of baseball debate" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
May 1 - "Arlington crowd decries stadium plans" (WRC-TV)
Apr. 25 - "Arlington debates baseball stadium financing" (Northern Va. Journal)
Apr. 23 - "Springfield stadium snarl" (Northern Va. Journal)
Apr. 23 - "Under the radar" (Northern Va. Journal - editorial)
Apr. 17 - "Property firm approaches stadium sites' N.Va. owners" (Washington Post)
Apr. 15 - "Baseball fever" (Richmond Times-Dispatch - editorial)
Apr. 14 - "Stadium, center likely to be separate" (Northern Va. Journal)
Apr. 10 - "Opposing teams choose sides" (Washington Post)
Apr. 10 - "Plan may strike out in Loudoun, Fairfax" (Washington Post)
Apr. 10 - "Stadium proposal: Costco" (Washington Post)
Apr. 10 - "Stadium proposal: Pentagon City" (Washington Post)
Apr. 10 - "Stadium proposal: River Place" (Washington Post)
Apr. 9 - "Optimism about attendance helps Va. baseball bid" (Washington Post)
Apr. 3 - "Local stadium plans released" (Arlington Connection)
Apr. 3 - "Baseball backers reveal stadium sites" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Apr. 3 - "Va.'s top Republican wants bipartisan push for baseball" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Apr. 3 - "Play ball, but someplace else" (Washington Post)
Apr. 2 - "Dulles site eyed for baseball stadium" (Leesburg Today)
Apr. 1 - "Va. playing hardball with District for Expos" (Washington Times)
Mar. 31 - "Group unveils ballpark sites" (Northern Va. Journal)
Mar. 30 - "Baseball talks bring protest" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)
Mar. 30 - "Plans for major-league ballpark emerge" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)
Mar. 30 - "Va. baseball officials detail stadium proposal" (Washington Post)
Mar. 30 - "Virginia lofts its ballpark proposals" (Washington Times)
Mar. 29 - "Baseball in Virginia will take teamwork" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)
Mar. 29 - "Virginia stadium plans released" (MLB.com)
Mar. 29 - "Baseball stadium details emerge - so do protesters" (WTOP-radio)
Mar. 27 - "Ferguson: Regional taxes could pay for stadium" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Mar. 27 - "Stadium cost: $400 million" (Northern Va. Journal)
Mar. 27 - "Ballpark financing emerges" (Washington Post)
Mar. 25 - "Stadium debate is a con game" (Northern Va. Journal - column by Paul Gessing)
Mar. 23 - "In the game for baseball, with the score uncertain" (Washington Post)
Mar. 22 - "Group steps up to plate to bring baseball to Northern Virginia" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)
Mar. 22 - "N. Va. claims advantages for baseball" (Washington Post)
Mar. 22 - "N. Virginia presents ballpark plan to MLB" (Washington Times)
Mar. 21 - "Officials examine impact of Expos move" (AP)
Mar. 21 - "D.C. likes baseball chances" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)
Mar. 21 - "District presents offer for ballclub" (Washington Post)
Mar. 20 - "Politicians cancel trips for Expos sale" (AP)
Mar. 20 - "Both sides in baseball battle make pitch to County Board" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Mar. 20 - "Ball planners to make big pitch" (Northern Va. Journal)
Mar. 20 - "Ballpark figures just don't add up" (Washington Post - column by Thomas Boswell)
Mar. 20 - "Suitors say MLB won't protect O's" (Washington Times)
Mar. 19 - "Baseball: It's not just about D.C." (Roll Call)
Mar. 19 - "Baseball booster favors stadium at Pentagon City" (Washington Post)
Mar. 19 - "Baseball awaits money pitch" (Washington Post)
Mar. 17 - "Lobbying continues for, against baseball stadium" (Northern Va. Journal)
Mar. 16 - "Ballpark called key to rise of N.Y. Ave." (Washington Post)
Mar. 13 - "Baseball looking to settle Expos' future" (AP)
Mar. 13 - "A league of their own" (Washington Post)
Mar. 6 - "City, DC baseball officials favor N.Y. Avenue stadium" (Washington Post)
Feb. 28 - "Batter up" (Northern Va. Journal - editorial)
Feb. 27 - "Is baseball right for Northern Virginia?" (Connection newspapers)
Feb. 27 - "Baseball stadium proposal draws praise, brickbats" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Feb. 20 - "Arlington County Board talks baseball making plans" (Northern Va. Journal)
Feb. 16 - "Va. officials looking at four sites for stadium" (Washington Post)
Feb. 16 - "What Virginia won't say about its baseball plans" (Washington Post - column by Marc Fisher)
Feb. 16 - "Arlington considered for ballpark" (Washington Times)
Feb. 13 - "Meeting set for MLB, Va. group" (Washington Times)
Feb. 8 - "Northern Virginia baseball hopes face uphill sale" (Manassas Journal-Messenger)
Jan. 30 - "Stadium supporters cite economic benefits" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Jan. 30 - "Ballpark financing brushback" (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)
Jan. 30 - "MLB, Va. officials discuss franchise shift" (Washington Post)
Jan. 29 - "N. Va. wants conditional award for Expos" (AP)
Jan. 29 - "Virginia will wait on financing plans for new ballpark" (AP)
Jan. 28 - "Va. pitches for Expos this week" (Northern Va. Journal)
Jan. 28 - "Portland prepares a pitch for baseball" (Washington Post)
Jan. 23 - "Area officials to meet with MLB" (Washington Post)
Jan. 20 - "New baseball team would create 3384 jobs" (AP)
Jan. 17 - "Building ballpark can be taxing" (Washington Post)
Jan. 16 - "County Board members still skeptical of baseball" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Jan. 15 - "Va. deficit sours bid to attract baseball" (Washington Post)

2002

Nov. 20 - "N. Va. group plans baseball stadium" (Northern Va. Journal)
Oct. 17 - "Baseball stadium authority selects architect" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Oct. 10 - "Architects drop bid for N. Va. stadium" (Washington Post)
Sept. 8 - "Baseball groups say relocation more likely" (Northern Va. Journal)
Aug. 9 - "Baseball remains on deck for region in 2003" (Northern Va. Journal)
July 31 - "Baseball remains on deck for region in 2003" (Northern Va. Journal)
July 26 - "Architects make stadium pitch to baseball group" (Northern Va. Journal)
July 18 - "Looming strike could hurt N.Va's chance for baseball" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
July 14 - "Baseball groups aligned in effort" (Northern Va. Journal)
June 6 - "County Board members still iffy on baseball stadium" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
June 2 - "Baseball authority extends partnership" (Northern Va. Journal)
May 21 - "Stadium authority selects design finalists" (Arlington Sun Gazette - web only)
May 21 - "Finalists in the ballpark" (Washington Post)
May 12 - "Moran reiterates support for N. Va. baseball stadium" (Arlington Sun Gazette - web only)
Apr. 25 - "Political notes" (Arlington Sun Gazette)
Apr. 24 - "Group seeks design for Va. ballpark" (Washington Post)
Apr. 18 - "In the ballpark for a team" (Washington Post)
Mar. 20 - "Not crying for baseball" (Arlington Connection)
Mar. 7 - "Political notes" (Arlington Sun Gazette)

2001

Dec. 22 - "Va. stadium group scrambles for cash" (Washington Post)
Oct. 30 - "Baseball push hits a nerve in N. Virginia" (Arlington Journal)
Oct. 27 - "New stadium in Virginia proposed" (Washington Post)

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