Good morning, Washington — or at least, good morning to those who haven’t yet fled the city for more turkey-fied pastures. To those staying for the duration: our congratulations. To those who are hitting the road tonight: good luck, and be safe.

Demand Overwhelms Redskins Turkey Giveaway: Every year the Washington Redskins give away thousands of turkeys to needy Prince George’s County residents. WJLA reports that this year there were just too many of them, forcing the team to turn some people away empty-handed. Some blame is being apportioned to local radio stations, which allegedly publicized the event in a way that it hadn’t been in the past; but from the team’s statements, it sounds like they think the economic downturn may have also played a part.

Hornsby Sentenced: The Post reports that former Prince George’s County schools administrator Andre Hornsby has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for steering contracts to associates and then trying to cover it up. The case revolved around two such incidents: one in which a girlfriend of Hornsby’s that worked as a salesperson for an educational company split her $20,000 commission with him; and another in which Hornsby was caught on tape accepting $1,000 (part of a larger fee) from an associate who was cooperating with the FBI. Hornsby plans to appeal.

Briefly Noted: Suspect arrested in connection to Friendship Heights double murder… Newseum cutting staff… Inauguration to feature lower contribution limits than in the past… Ronnie White grand jury has interviewed its final witness… Maryland considers trimming its medevac fleet…

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