Heat on Airport Heat: Washington’s official weather records are taken at Reagan Airport, but a retired climatologist says Reagan experiences higher temperatures and lower snowfalls than much of the surrounding area. Moving the readings somewhere else, however, would mean a break with historical records. -1
Pitcher or Belly-Itcher?: The Nationals’ decision to limit pitcher Stephen Strasburg‘s innings this season to prevent injury is unpopular nationally, but Washingtonians don’t mind. +1
Disapproval for Disapproval Resolution: Marion Barry‘s up to his old tricks again, filing another disapproval resolution that could hold up a city contract for 45 days. The target this time: the installation of GPS and credit-card machines in District cabs. -3
Blackout Punch-out: Mayor Vince Gray will establish a committee to determine whether the city should bury more power lines in an attempt to avoid widespread, derecho-like blackouts. +1
Wednesday’s Needle rating: 76 Today’s score: -2Today’s Needle rating: 74