D.C. zoning office warns against incompetent representation
The old adage, "He who represents himself has a fool for a client," is certainly good advice. But having a fool for a representative may be just as harmful to your cause.www.bizjournals.com
DC police arrest 3 in Eastern Market armed robbery
WASHINGTON (AP) - District of Columbia police say they have arrested three men in connection with an armed robbery at the city's Eastern Market last month that left one man badly beaten.www.sfgate.com
Non-partisan DC Board of Elections and Ethics posts tweet against Scott Brown
The Twitter account for the non-partisan District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics posted a link to an article criticizing Massachusetts Republican Sen. Scott Brown on Thursday, an act the government agency tells Yahoo News was an accident.news.yahoo.com
Poverty grows in Washington DC suburbs
The Washington DC area, including 7 of the 10 wealthiest counties in the United States, has witnessed a growth of poverty in the wake of the 2008 financial disaster.www.wsws.org
DC Man Stages Burglary for False Claims, Gets Turned In by Roommate
Washington, D.C., authorities said a local man was sentenced to a year of supervised probation, a suspended sentence of three years and a $100 fine after pleading guilty to one count of second-degree insurance fraud.www.insurancejournal.com
Four DC gays named as presidential electors
The D.C. Libertarian Party named gay Libertarian activist Bruce Majors and gay conservative advocate Christopher Barron as two of the city's three electors pledged to vote for Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson, the former governor of New ...www.washingtonblade.com
Gov't awards $290 million for teacher incentives
The Department of Education says the funds will flow to almost 1,000 schools in 18 states plus the District of Columbia. The program is intended to encourage school districts to incentivize good teaching through faculty evaluations and performance ...www.cbsnews.com
Antipsychotic drugmakers target marketing dollars at DC Medicaid psychiatrists
Washington, D.C.–The D.C. Department of Health (DOH) has released a study by George Washington University School of Public Health & Health Services (SPHHS) indicating the high levels of marketing by antipsychotic drug manufacturers to Medicaid ...www.sciencecodex.com
Former D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty Joins Andreessen Horowitz as Special Advisor
In its second acquisition of a well-known political figure, Andreessen Horowitz has brought in former District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty as a part-time "Special Advisor.allthingsd.com
The Perils of the Punctilious PMSC Prosecution
The case was tried in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. On December 31, 2009, Judge Ricardo Urbina granted Blackwater's motion to dismiss on the indictment that charged the defendants with voluntary manslaughter and ...www.huffingtonpost.com
Nats Fans Riding Playoffs High, But Can They Ride Metro?
Fingers are pointed back and forth between the District of Columbia, the Nationals, Virginia and Maryland. The deposite guarantees that the Navy Yard - Ballpark station will remain open after next week's game.georgetown.patch.com
Where President Romney Would Go to Church
The casserole question is one of many puzzlers Mitt Romney's presidential run poses for Nelson's congregation on the northern border of the District of Columbia. Mormons attend church based on their addresses—and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is ...swampland.time.com
Going Out Guide for the District of Columbia, Sept. 27-Oct. 3
THU 27. Rock-n-Roar An '80s theme party with live music by Gonzo's Nose features a costume contest with extra points for sweet dance moves.www.washingtonpost.com
Defense of Marriage Act Faces Widow's Tax Case Appeal
Same-sex marriage is permitted in the District of Columbia and in six states: Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont.www.businessweek.com
DC Can Collect Sales Tax On Online Hotel Bookings, Says DC Superior Court
WASHINGTON -- The District of Columbia can collect sales taxes on the rates hotel guests pay for rooms they book through online travel companies, a judge has ruled.www.huffingtonpost.com
Buy TV or laptop a while back? You could see some cash [Star Tribune ...
After illegally fixing prices for computer and TV screens a decade ago, nine LCD flat-screen manufacturers are now repaying $1.1 billion in cash to consumers and businesses in Minnesota , 23 other states and the District of Columbia as a result of the ...investing.businessweek.com
Ordered Divestitures Hopes to Preserve Parking Competition in 29 Cities
Washington, D.C. - infoZine - The department said that without these divestitures, the combined company would have gained a dominant market share of off-street parking facilities in certain areas of each of the cities, resulting in higher prices and ...www.infozine.com
DC Political Roundup
A leading candidate for the D.C. State Board of Education in Ward 8 recently raised money on his own behalf in a tony residence in Northwest.washingtoninformer.com
Voting Begins in Iowa Battleground
Iowa is one of 32 states (plus the District of Columbia) that allows no-excuse early voting, meaning that any registered voter can head to the polls before election day and cast their ballot.abcnews.go.com
DC police won't provide 911 call of FRC shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) - The D.C. police department is refusing to release a copy of a 911 call made after a shooting at the headquarters of a conservative Christian lobbying group, even though such recordings are treated as public records in many other ...www.sfgate.com
No comments:
Post a Comment