Chertoff: Area will not be expanded to include Baltimore and Richmond

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said he had no plans to pursue broadening the national capital region to include Baltimore and Richmond, an initiative championed by the new Maryland governor.

Chertoff met with D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine Tuesday to discuss ways to better coordinate in the event of a massive emergency.

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