When you've flooded the economy with trillions of dollars, mopping up is no easy task.
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Federal Reserve hopes clear exit strategy will boost market confidence
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State Farm says it first warned safety agency about Toyota accelerators in 2007
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmThe nation's largest auto insurer alerted federal safety regulators on numerous occasions starting in 2007 about a rise in reports of unexpected acceleration in Toyotas, according to the insurer, State Farm. -
Region rushes to prepare for another shot of winter weather
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmSnowplow crews were ordered to continue working round-the-clock to open thousands of untouched neighborhood streets before turning to meet an ominous new winter storm on Tuesday. -
John Murtha dies; longtime congressman was master of pork-barrel politics
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmRep. John P. Murtha (D-Pa.), a Vietnam War veteran who staunchly supported military spending and became a master of pork-barrel politics, died Monday at Virginia Hospital Center. The 19-term lawmaker died from complications of gallbladder surgery. He was 77. -
After D.C. snowstorm, sidewalk-clearing rules and etiquette fall short
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmMo Fogarty and her boyfriend, Michael Ronquillo, delirious about a casual Monday, suddenly stepped onto a gnarly patch of snow and ice along Adams Morgan's busiest walkway. Fogarty went down.
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Zvonareva Rolls In Pattaya Opener
Top-seeded and defending champion Vera Zvonareva highlighted Tuesday's first-round winners at the $220...000 Pattaya Open tennis event.from ABC 7 News -
SNOWatch Blog: Preparing for More
The aftermath of the blizzard of 2010 continues with Washingtonians facing days more of digging to free themselves from a winter wonderland.from ABC 7 News -
Gaborik's Knee Cut by Skate in Rangers Practice
Marian Gaborik limped off the ice during practice Tuesday after the New York Rangers" leading scorer was cut on the right knee by the skate of goalie Henrik Lundqvist in a collisionfrom ABC 7 News -
Death of Kerrigan's Father Is Ruled a Homicide
The death of the father of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan was ruled a homicide Tuesday when an autopsy showed he died of a heart rhythm problem after a fight with his son in which he suffered a neck injury so severe it damaged his windpipefrom ABC 7 News -
Peppers Doesn't Want Long-term Deal With Panthers
Julius Peppers no longer wants a long-term contract with Carolina... saying the Panthers have ignored him this offseasonfrom ABC 7 News
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Toyota recalls Priuses worldwide
9 Feb 2010 | 8:57 amWashington -- Toyota said it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide over braking problems as the company moves aggressively to repair damage to its reputation. -
DuPont Circle snowball fight erupts as Washington, DC blasted by snow storm
9 Feb 2010 | 4:30 amWarriors, come out to play-yay... Jimmy Orr Jimmy is CSMonitor.com's Online News Editor. -
Fenty Makes No Excuses for DC Blizzard Clean-up
9 Feb 2010 | 12:01 amWashington Mayor Adrian Fenty updated residents on the progress of snow removal, after a weekend blizzard, and preparations for the next layer of snow expected to cover the capital over the next 36 hours. -
Capitol Hill Workshop, 3-day course in Washington, DC, from TheCapitol.Net
8 Feb 2010 | 7:53 pmCongressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss these 3 P's and help you understand the complete policy-making process. -
'Historic' snow strands countless in Mid-Atlantic
8 Feb 2010 | 3:36 pmPlanes were grounded, trains stood still and Greyhound buses weren't rolling in the Mid-Atlantic region on Sunday, leaving stranded travelers wondering when they'll be able to escape the icy, gray mess created by a major snowstorm.
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Sex offender indicted in slaying of Md. girl
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Man injured as roof collapses while clearing snow
9 Feb 2010 | 1:47 pmFire officials say a man attempting to clear off snow from his garage roof in Upper Marlboro was thrown from a ladder when the roof collapsed. -
Car towed during the blizzard? Here's how to find it
9 Feb 2010 | 1:47 pmThe District was under a snow emergency for most of the blizzard, which meant if you parked on major road you car probably got towed. How do you get your car back? -
Md. bill could deny benefits to illegal immigrants
9 Feb 2010 | 1:47 pmMaryland House Minority Leader Anthony O'Donnell wants to prohibit state and local government agencies from giving most public benefits to adult illegal immigrants. -
Metro train passengers evacuated near Smithsonian
9 Feb 2010 | 1:47 pmMetro train operators are evacuating a blue line train that stalled near the Smithsonian station.
- RollCall.com: Breaking News
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Hoyer Expects Dicks to Take Murtha's Chairmanship
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said Tuesday he expects Rep. Norm Dicks (D-Wash.) to take over the chairmanship of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense vacated by the death Monday of Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.). -
Senate Republicans Say No Jobs Deal Yet
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) expressed confidence that he would be ready to announce a bipartisan jobs bill on Tuesday, but GOP leadership aides cautioned that Republicans have yet to sign off on any deal and are unlikely to do so until they have had a chance to read the bill. -
Storm Gives Toyota More Time to Speed Up Lobbying Effort
Toyota, beleaguered with the fallout over a massive recall, will have a little more time to roll out its public offensive in Washington, D.C., after House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) postponed Wednesday's hearing on Toyota's vehicle acceleration problems because of the impending snowstorm. -
Hoyer: No House Votes This Week
The House will not vote this week because of a second major snowstorm expected to hit the region Tuesday afternoon, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer's (D-Md.) office announced. -
K Street Files: Obama Taking Lobbyists' Cash?
President Barack Obama has made a habit of calling out special interests and railing on lobbyists, but according to recently filed Senate lobbying disclosure reports, it appears that Obama gained from companies that lobby and even from a few K Streeters.
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Officials warn Tennessee job cuts would hurt protection for forests that cover half of state
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Senate Democrats pitch jobs package with tax cuts for businesses making new hires
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Police: NH man who took hostages at Clinton campaign office cuts off monitor, flees
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Coal producer Alpha outlines gas expansion plans
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Sri Lanka dissolves parliament, sets stage for new elections after detaining opposition leader
9 Feb 2010 | 12:21 pm
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Reid to offer jobs bill
9 Feb 2010 | 9:38 amSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will introduce a jobs bill on Tuesday that he said would have Republican support. Read more... -
Reid to offer jobs bill
9 Feb 2010 | 9:38 amSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will introduce a jobs bill on Tuesday that he said would have Republican support. Read more... -
Reid to offer jobs bill
9 Feb 2010 | 9:38 amSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) will introduce a jobs bill on Tuesday that he said would have Republican support. Read more... -
Barring delays, Senate set for Tuesday votes
9 Feb 2010 | 7:42 amThe Senate is still scheduled to start votes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, but staffers say the weather could change that. Read more... -
Republicans, health groups have dim hopes for Obama healthcare summit
9 Feb 2010 | 6:14 amFew think a deal will emerge from a televised healthcare summit. Read more...
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Shovel Patrol: Jack Evans
9 Feb 2010 | 12:24 pmWashington City Paper embarked Sunday afternoon upon an SUV-assisted inspection of various notable persons' sidewalks. Did they comply with their civic duty to clear walkways for pedestrians within eight daylight hours after the snowfall ended? Jack Evans Position: Ward 2 councilmember Address: 3141 P St. NW (Georgetown) Observations: Truly a wondrous job from the council's longest-serving member. The frontage in front of Evans' Georgetown home was meticulously cleared from the edge of the house itself nearly to the curb. No other person surveyed Sunday offered pedestrians such a wide… -
Fenty Breaks from Storm Planning for ‘Athletic Release’
9 Feb 2010 | 12:04 pmNot even the aftermath of an historic blizzard and today's scary forecast could keep Mayor Adrian M. Fenty from getting his "athletic release." WTOP's Mark Segraves reports via Twitter that Mayor Adrian Fenty still managed to get in a few reps today. Segraves writes: "As region prepares for more snow, DC Mayor Fenty is taking time to hit the gym. AF seen @ cycle life in Georgetown." Questions about "AF"'s Georgetown exertions threw CycleLife's staff into a tizzy. A staffer who answered the phone clammed up when asked to confirm the executive visit. City Desk insisted on speaking to a manager. -
Shovel Patrol: Clark Ray
9 Feb 2010 | 11:39 amWashington City Paper embarked Sunday afternoon upon an SUV-assisted inspection of various notable persons' sidewalks. Did they comply with their civic duty to clear walkways for pedestrians within eight daylight hours after the snowfall ended? Clark Ray Position: at-large council candidate Address: 1613 Webster St. NW (Crestwood) Observations: Ray, owner of a classic blond-brick Crestrood row house, completely cleared his front stoop down to bare concrete. But the front walk, while indeed shoveled, exhibited some ice in places. Get this guy a bag of salt! Grade: B -
Metro Provides Scary Morning Train Service
9 Feb 2010 | 11:14 amThe awesome Unsuck DC Metro blog has posted a first-person account of a very scary Metro ride this morning: "I boarded at Potomac Avenue to begin my journey to Dupont Circle. I sat down at my usual spot--second car, on the right side of the middle of the train, next to the window, and started reading my Express. When we left L'Enfant, and as we started getting up to speed, there was a loud pop, the train shook violently, and sparks as big and bright as fireworks started spewing across the right side window. I gasped, the girl next to me stood up, and we all ran for the door that connected us… -
Shovel Patrol: Rahm Emanuel Rosa DeLauro
9 Feb 2010 | 11:07 amWashington City Paper embarked yesterday afternoon upon an SUV-assisted inspection of various notable persons' sidewalks. Did they comply with their civic duty to clear walkways for pedestrians within eight daylight hours after the snowfall ended? Rahm Emanuel/Rosa DeLauro Position: White House chief of staff/Democratic congresswoman Address: 816 East Capitol St. NE (Capitol Hill) Observations: Emanuel has stayed at this Hill townhouse, owned by Connecticut rep DeLauro, for some time, dating back to his days as a congressman. (In fact, it got him in a spot of trouble last year after questions…
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Snow thwarts many business events
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AES joint venture buys biogas firm
9 Feb 2010 | 11:49 amAn AES Corp. joint venture created to reduce greenhouse gases has bought a Canadian company that specializes in creating renewable energy. (AES) -
USPS quarterly loss declines
9 Feb 2010 | 11:33 amA drop in revenue was largely offset by an even larger reduction in expenses for the U.S. Postal Service, leading to a modestly lower quarterly loss. -
Fenty welcomes CoStar to town
9 Feb 2010 | 11:16 amMayor Adrian Fenty welcomed CoStar Group Inc. to D.C. on Tuesday with a snowy press conference at the company’s new headquarters, where he pledged to use incentive packages to lure other employers to the city. (CSGP) -
2009 online spending falls
9 Feb 2010 | 11:07 amAfter years of double-digit annual increases in e-commerce spending, Americans spent slightly less online in 2009 than they did in 2008. (SCOR)
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Paulson says nation may profit from bank bailout
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Stocks climb on hopes for Greece debt assistance
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Ben & Jerry's CEO resigns
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With Nelson, GOP blocks Obama labor board nominee
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Pressure mounts on Toyota amid recall
8 Feb 2010 | 5:46 pmToyota and government transportation officials are slated this week for the first of likely many rounds of congressional investigations. Read more... -
Pressure mounts on Toyota amid recall
8 Feb 2010 | 5:46 pmToyota and government transportation officials are slated this week for the first of likely many rounds of congressional investigations. Read more... -
Pressure mounts on Toyota amid recall
8 Feb 2010 | 5:46 pmToyota and government transportation officials are slated this week for the first of likely many rounds of congressional investigations. Read more... -
Washington focuses on jobs — and snow
8 Feb 2010 | 5:40 pmHealthcare interests eye the jobs bill, climate bill backers push an economic theme, liberals press for a consumer protection agency and the fight over Pentagon Read more...
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Massachusetts election results mean more opportunities for K Street
26 Jan 2010 | 4:37 pmWith the election 10 months away, are we going to see a repeat of 1994? Are the results from the Massachusetts Senate race and the Read more... -
How the White House stole transparency
15 Dec 2009 | 4:33 pm’Tis the season for holiday cartoons, and, recently, while my son was watching the annual classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” it got me thinking Read more... -
Plan for recovery, even in a recession
8 Dec 2009 | 3:53 pmWhen you are a Floridian, as I originally am, growth is always on your mind. Read more... -
Why the OCE is not necessary
1 Dec 2009 | 4:08 pmThe inadvertent disclosure of investigations being conducted by the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) highlights only one of the problems inherent with its creation. Read more...
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PayPal's India transaction block could last months
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Google's e-mail gets social in Facebook face-off
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Trident Microsystems' losses widen on write-off
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Clinton trip announced via Twitter
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Correction: Atmel earnings story
9 Feb 2010 | 1:47 pm
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Va. Senate passes anti-discrimination bill for state workers
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmRICHMOND The Virginia Senate passed a bill Monday that would make it illegal to discriminate in the state workforce, including on the basis of sexual orientation, marking the first time such legislation has passed either chamber of the Virginia General Assembly. -
In Congress, it's decision time on long-term unemployment benefits
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmAs the Senate this week considers a "jobs bill" to reduce unemployment, lawmakers will have to decide whether to continue an unprecedented change in how the country treats people who are out of work, which was quietly approved last year. -
Republicans may opt out of Obama's health-care summit
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmLeading House Republicans raised the prospect Monday night that they may decline to participate in President Obama's proposed health-care summit if the White House chooses not to scrap the existing reform bills and start over. -
McDonnell directing more education money to N.Va.
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmRICHMOND -- In one of his first decisions on the state's two-year budget, Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell sided with Northern Virginia, the vote-rich region that helped him secure his landslide victory in November, by sending it more school dollars. -
A year later, where did the hopes for Obama go?
8 Feb 2010 | 11:35 amA year ago, Barack Obama's true believers were euphoric. The huge and jubilant gathering in Chicago's Grant Park on election night 2008 gave way to almost 2 million people on the Mall for the president's inauguration.
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New Kid, Old Hand
As a Member of the freshman class, Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is one of the new kids on the block, though perhaps in name only. -
Examining the Lovely Bones of Jamestown
When archaeologists discovered the site of a small 17th-century farm in rural Maryland back in 1991, they had no idea their finding would eventually uncover a nearly 400-year-old murder mystery. -
Postal Service Puts Its Stamp on Lincoln Fete
To mark the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth on Feb. 12, the U.S. Postal Service has issued four first-class commemorative 42-cent stamps. -
Hill Climbers: Seeking a Better World
After 24 years of working on the Hill, Peter Yeo is moving on. -
The Power of the Lobby
Even with the greed and excess of Wall Street temporarily grabbing the country's attention, it won't be long before the attention will return to Washington, D.C., and special interest money.
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Reversing a wrong-- repealing 'don't ask, don't tell' (Rep. Barney Frank)
9 Feb 2010 | 7:19 amOver the past two weeks, President Obama and leading members of his administration have earned the gratitude of all of us who oppose unfair discrimination Read more... -
Reversing a wrong-- repealing 'don't ask, don't tell' (Rep. Barney Frank)
9 Feb 2010 | 7:19 amOver the past two weeks, President Obama and leading members of his administration have earned the gratitude of all of us who oppose unfair discrimination Read more... -
Reversing a wrong-- repealing 'don't ask, don't tell' (Rep. Barney Frank)
9 Feb 2010 | 7:19 amOver the past two weeks, President Obama and leading members of his administration have earned the gratitude of all of us who oppose unfair discrimination Read more... -
The Big Question: Will Gitmo detainee trials resonate with voters?
9 Feb 2010 | 6:05 amSome of the nation's top political commentators, legislators and intellectuals offer their insight into the biggest question burning up the blogosphere today. Today's Read more... -
The Big Question: Will Gitmo detainee trials resonate with voters?
9 Feb 2010 | 6:05 amSome of the nation's top political commentators, legislators and intellectuals offer their insight into the biggest question burning up the blogosphere today. Today's Read more...
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Managing a 'river of consumption'
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmMartha N. Johnson is the new head of the General Services Administration, which serves as the government's primary landlord and buyer. Johnson was interviewed Thursday, moments after the Senate approved her confirmation. -
Obama team debated treating Detroit suspect Abdulmutallab as enemy combatant
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmShould Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who allegedly tried to bomb an airliner on Christmas Day, have been considered an enemy combatant under the law of war and placed in military detention? The same question raised by senior Republicans last week was considered during a Jan. 6 National Security Coun... -
FTC probing CVS Caremark's prescription drug practices
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmThe Federal Trade Commission is investigating allegations of improper business practices by a firm that provides prescription drug services for health insurance companies that cover most federal employees. -
GSA set to announce new federal cafeteria contracts
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmThe General Service Administration will announce this week the winner of the first in a series of new federal cafeteria contracts that encourage the use of healthier food, organic and locally procured food, and advanced recycling and waste management programs. The effort is part of an administrat...
- WashingtonPost: Elections
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Book review: 'Notes from the Cracked Ceiling' by Anne Kornblut
30 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pmAnne E. Kornblut's "Notes from the Cracked Ceiling" offers a dim view of the near-term political prospects of women. -
Democrats prepare legislation to counter ruling on campaign spending
28 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pmSensing a clear political opportunity, congressional Democrats are rushing to craft legislation to counter a Supreme Court ruling that they fear could lead to a flood of foreign spending on U.S. political campaigns. -
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Campaign finance ruling leaves Democrats with few options
22 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pmFrustrated Democrats began laying plans Friday to chip away at a landmark Supreme Court decision unleashing corporate expenditures in political campaigns, but the ruling's broad sweep will make it difficult to stem a tidal wave of new spending in this year's pivotal midterm elections. -
High court shows it might be willing to act boldly
21 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pmThe Roberts court ended its term last summer avoiding a constitutional showdown with Congress over the Voting Rights Act. But its first major decision of the current term might signal a new willingness to act boldly.
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Sen. Shelby releases holds on nominees
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmSen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) has released his controversial "holds" on more than 70 pending presidential nominations, his office said Monday night. -
State Farm says it first warned safety agency about Toyota accelerators in 2007
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmThe nation's largest auto insurer alerted federal safety regulators on numerous occasions starting in 2007 about a rise in reports of unexpected acceleration in Toyotas, according to the insurer, State Farm. -
In Congress, it's decision time on long-term unemployment benefits
8 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmAs the Senate this week considers a "jobs bill" to reduce unemployment, lawmakers will have to decide whether to continue an unprecedented change in how the country treats people who are out of work, which was quietly approved last year. -
Some Democrats seek change in filibuster rules, but others are wary
7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) chuckled as he recently reflected on his effort, five years ago, to change nearly century-old filibuster rules. -
Al-Qaeda is a wounded but dangerous enemy
7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmIn the past six weeks, Americans have witnessed two jarringly different -- but completely accurate -- views of al-Qaeda's terrorist network. One image was that of terrorist leaders being hunted down and killed by satellite-guided, pilotless aircraft. The other was of an agile foe slipping past U....
- WashingtonPost.com: Bush Administration
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Obama invites Republicans to summit on health care
7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmPresident Obama moved to jump-start the stalled health-care debate Sunday, inviting Republicans in Congress to participate in a bipartisan, half-day televised summit on the subject this month. -
NRA, onetime ally feud over next big guns case to go before Supreme Court
7 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmThe National Rifle Association was on the outside looking in when the Supreme Court handed gun rights activists a landmark victory in 2008. -
Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner: Global bank reform still needed
6 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmTreasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner said Saturday that the recovery in the global economy has not caused major economies to ease up on their commitment to stiffen the rules for banks. -
Obama tries to boost beleaguered Democratic National Committee
6 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmPresident Obama gave a pep talk to Democrats on Saturday, assuring them that despite recent setbacks he would continue pushing his ambitious domestic agenda, including his plan to overhaul the nation's health-care system. -
Criticism of Obama on national security likely to remain big issue
3 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmThe Obama administration is aggressively pushing back against Republican criticism of its handling of terrorism suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, sharpening a partisan debate about national security policy, which is likely to be a major issue throughout the midterm election year.
- WashingtonPost: Joe Davidson
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Federal employees' top needs for advancing their career
4 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmThe Merit Systems Protection Board asked federal employees which behaviors and characteristics help advance a federal career. Here are the top such factors, along with the percentage of employees who said it would be helpful: -
Commerce breach of personal data just the tip of the iceberg
4 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmCommerce Secretary Gary Locke, addressing the worries of department employees whose personal information was released on the Internet, told them Thursday, "These failures are simply unacceptable." -
Allegations of bias at the Air Marshal Service
3 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmThe chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has urged Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and the department's inspector general to investigate allegations of widespread discrimination and retaliation in the agency. -
Why federal workers deserve what they're paid
2 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmPresident Obama may not have given federal workers much of a salary increase -- just 1.4 percent -- in his proposed budget for fiscal 2011, but he did show them some love. -
Federal budget restores civilian-military pay parity, but the raise is small
1 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmThere was a lot of moaning and groaning and hurt feelings among federal employee organizations last year when President Obama broke with tradition by not proposing equal pay raises for civilian and military personnel.
- WashingtonPost.com: The Fix
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Why the Murtha special election is no sure thing for Republicans
9 Feb 2010 | 11:00 amAt first glance, the special election to replace the late Rep. John Murtha (D) in Pennsylvania is a golden opportunity for House Republicans looking to build momentum heading into what is widely expected to be a very good midterm election for the party. Murtha's 12th district, located in western Pennsylvania, was the only seat in the country that went for Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) in 2004 and switched to Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in 2008 -- this in spite of the fact that Kerry won the state by three points while Obama carried it by 10. Add that demographic trend line to the fact that the… -
Sarah Palin's soundbite strategy
9 Feb 2010 | 8:58 amFormer Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin addresses the national tea party convention in Nashville. AP Photo/Ed Reinke Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has mastered the art of the political soundbite and has used it to devastating -- and some would say irresponsible -- effect since emerging on the political scene in the fall of 2008. Witness her speech at the national tea party convention over the weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. "America is ready for another revolution," Palin said. "When you're 0 for 3, you had better stop lecturing and start listening," she scolded the Obama Administration. "How's that… -
Obama, congressional Republicans in a staring contest over health care
9 Feb 2010 | 3:13 am1. House Republicans' threat to boycott President Obama's proposed health care meeting on Feb. 25 creates the political equivalent of a staring contest with each side waiting for the other to blink. "A refusal to show up to a discussion of health care would show that Republicans would rather play politics than solve problems," one senior Democratic party official told the Fix. "The question is whether the White House sincerely wants bipartisan reform," retorted a House Republican leadership aide. "We've asked for some gestures of good faith, because Republican leaders have zero interest in… -
John Murtha dies, special election looms
8 Feb 2010 | 1:34 pmYour Browser DoesNot Support IFrames. The death of longtime Pennsylvania Rep. John Murtha (D) this afternoon will set off a special election in his very competitive western Pennsylvania 12th district. According to state law, the governor has ten days once the vacancy is officially declared to decide on the date for the special election, which can come no sooner than 60 days following that proclamation. That likely means the special election will be held on May 18, which is the date already set for federal primaries around the state. (Special elections costs the state huge sums of money and… -
Can Democrats dissuade Dan Coats from running?
8 Feb 2010 | 11:30 amIn the six days since former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats (R) made clear he was preparing to challenge Sen. Evan Bayh (D) in the fall, national Democrats have unleashed an all-out assault aimed at making Coats reconsider his candidacy. First came a detailed dossier from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee running through the clients Coats represents as a federal lobbyist -- including PhRMA and Goldman Sachs. Then the DSCC released a video from 2008 in which Coats tells a Republican audience he and his wife are planning to move to North Carolina -- not Indiana -- when he retires. (Coats…
- WashingtonPost.com: Al Kamen
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Obama ponders 'holds' and 'recess appointments' as Sen. Scott Brown arrives
4 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmIn the pre-Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) days, officials in President Obama's administration batted away any inquiries about possible recess appointments of controversial administration nominees with the phrase "health-care reform first." No feather-ruffling of any senator before passage, they said -- need every vote. -
Obama and Sarkozy never quite became the two musketeers
2 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmRemember French President Nicolas Sarkozy? The short guy with the beautiful wife? Well, right after President Obama got elected, Sarkozy was reportedly thinking he could form the dynamic duo of world leadership with the new American president, who was insanely popular among the French. -
How Iran ruined a Washington friendship
28 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pmIn this town, policy disputes can rattle friendships. Take, for example, the exceptionally nasty donnybrook about Iran policy that erupted this week between Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass, former policy planning chief for Colin Powell, and his former Foggy Bottom pals Flynt Leverett and Hillary Mann Leverett. -
Hillary Clinton will be in London for State of the Union
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Darfur activists shine spotlight on not-so-big names
22 Jan 2010 | 7:54 amMost "open letter" paid ads to government officials are directed to Congress or the president, sometimes to a regulatory agency or, on occasion, a Cabinet official, urging the passage or veto of legislation, a new regulation, or perhaps the saving of the blue-billed wombat.
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Made for TV
9 Feb 2010 | 10:39 amPresident Obama seems to be trying a little bit too hard to get a gold star and a pat on the back for (finally) agreeing to meet with congressional Republicans on healthcare. Contrary to his claims, he has not made the effort before. He may even have been able to be taken at his word that he really wants to work with Republicans were it not for his insistence that he be televised talking with Republicans. Lest we forget, it was House Republicans who invited the president to meet with them at their retreat, but the president who invited the press to witness it. -
Using gaming to engage people in gov't
9 Feb 2010 | 9:36 amWell, fun works, and maybe Dustin Haisler from Manor Labs has the right idea. In Does gaming have a place in government? he speculates about two ways that might build on existing approaches to get people involved: -
Healthcare hardball
9 Feb 2010 | 7:40 amChris Matthews made me crack under pressure yesterday on “Hardball” when he asked the question (incessantly, I might add), “Why didn’t Republicans pass a national healthcare plan when they had control of the Congress?” I said, simply, like a tortured prisoner, “Because we don’t support government-run healthcare.” He really got me. The left wing blog-world noted triumphantly that I spilled the beans. -
The Southeastern Toyota bullies: Should you buy a car from these people?
9 Feb 2010 | 7:35 amLet's be blunt. One hundred and seventy-three Toyota dealers in the United States are plainly, simply un-American. They are the members of an association that covers five Southeastern states, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina, that have decided to pull their advertising from ABC affiliates in their coverage area. Why? Because ABC news has been giving what they've determined to be "excessive stories on the Toyota issues.” As I said, un-American. -
John Murtha
8 Feb 2010 | 12:45 pmJohn Murtha was one of those guys whose influence didn’t really translate that well in today’s media culture.He was a rock-ribbed former Marine who had two key objectives in his congressional career: support the troops and take care of his district.He attracted his fair share of controversy in his time. He was implicated in the infamous Ab-Scam controversy in the late 1970s. He was caught on tape thinking very carefully about a possible bribe attempt from an FBI agent posing as a Arab sheik. He narrowly escaped prosecution in a scandal that netted several politicians.
- The Hill's Blog Briefing Room
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VIDEO: Gibbs mocks Palin during briefing
9 Feb 2010 | 11:58 amWhite House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs poked fun at Sarah Palin today, pretending to look to notes on his hand for a reminder during his daily briefing.The gesture was a not-so-subtle shot at Palin, whom reporters spotted using a crib sheet on her hand during a speech this weekend at the National Tea Party convention.See video of Gibbs below: -
Corker: Senate can overcome impasse on financial reform
9 Feb 2010 | 11:46 amThere's still hope for the Senate to craft a financial regulation reform bill that can win bipartisan support, Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) asserted Tuesday.Corker, a freshman senator who's emerged as a key member of the Senate Banking Committee, predicted that senators would be able to craft a bill despite a breakdown in talks late last week."My guess is that and the end of the day, we're going to end up with a solid bill," Corker said during an appearance on CNBC. "And if we end up with a solid bill, I'm plan on supporting it."{mosads}The chairman of the Banking committee, Sen. Chris Dodd… -
Obama vows healthcare meeting won't become 'political theater'
9 Feb 2010 | 11:11 amPresident Barack Obama rejected Tuesday the notion that an upcoming healthcare summit would be little more than "political theater."Obama said he's hoping to make some substantive progress at a Feb. 25, televised meeting with House and Senate leaders in both parties on healthcare."My hope is that this doesn't end up being political theater, as some of your have phrased it," Obama said during a surprise appearance at the White House daily press briefing. "I want a substantive discussion."The highly-anticipated meeting, which Obama announced during an interview on Sunday, has been the subject… -
Obama: Iran sanctions can still be avoided, but are the next step for U.N.
9 Feb 2010 | 10:59 amPresident Obama left the door open for Iranian leaders to avoid new U.N. sanctions, but said the measures were the "next step" to counter its nuclear ambitions. The president's words come as international pressure has ramped up on Iran after it announced it would enrich uranium to 20 percent purity, bringing it closer to weapons-grade. -
Steele hints critics motivated by race
9 Feb 2010 | 10:56 amCritics of Michael Steele's tenure as Republican National Committee chairman are motivated by racism, Steele suggested in an interview published on Tuesday.Speaking to Washingtonian magazine (no online version), Steele wondered why his Democratic National Committee counterpart doesn't get the same criticism he does. "I don’t see stories about the internal operations of the DNC that I see about this operation," Steele said. "Why? Is it because Michael Steele is the chairman, or is it because a black man is chairman?”The RNC has experienced significant staff turnover since Steele became…
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Obama, FDIC don’t get it
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Cold Warriors say no nukes
27 Jan 2010 | 3:46 pmLast evening a movie about life, death and the survival of our planet premiered at Universal Studios in Hollywood. Read more... -
Dems have lost their way
20 Jan 2010 | 3:59 pmI must first state the obvious: Almost any other Democrat with any other campaign team running with any other strategy would have held off Scott Brown’s Massachusetts Read more... -
Obama triumph ahead
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Going viral
28 Oct 2009 | 1:48 pmNothing beats word of mouth. Advertisers lust after the buzz that creates a “tipping point” of desire for their products. Political strategists crave the “chatter” Read more...
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Elitists must swallow Tea
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Elitists must swallow Tea
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Elitists must swallow Tea
8 Feb 2010 | 3:21 pmThe Tea Partiers have spooked the political establishment. Read more... -
Court ruling maybe less consequential than it seems
3 Feb 2010 | 5:08 pmOn first reading the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision of Jan. 21, which overruled provisions of the McCain-Feingold campaign Read more... -
Standing with Taiwan
1 Feb 2010 | 3:37 pmPresident Barack Obama has made more than his share of foreign policy mistakes since taking office, but his recent decision to sell defensive weaponry to Taiwan was Read more...
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Court ruling maybe less consequential than it seems
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These are the true deficits: Bush $800B, Obama $1.4T
2 Feb 2010 | 3:37 pmPresident Barack Obama is being disingenuous when he says that the budget deficit he faced “when I walked in the door” of the White House Read more... -
These are the true deficits: Bush $800B, Obama $1.4T
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Bipartisan healthcare bill still possible
27 Jan 2010 | 3:35 pmThe odds may be slight, but I believe there is still a chance for President Barack Obama to pass a bipartisan healthcare reform bill, even if it Read more... -
Obama and triangulation
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Urbana wrestler Adam Krop in a new class for Mount Mat Madness
14 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pmFor two-time Maryland 4A/3A champion Adam Krop, Mount Mat Madness is one of the highlights of his high school season. It's one of the few chances that the Urbana senior gets to wrestle against nationally ranked opponents from across the mid-Atlantic region. -
Football Coach Mike Burnett will leave Broad Run for Tuscarora (Va.)
13 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pmOne month after leading Broad Run to its second straight Virginia AA Division 4 state football championship, Coach Mike Burnett said he will leave the Ashburn school to take a job at Tuscarora, a new school in Leesburg set to open in the fall. -
McLean's Dominique Graham excels at DCIAA Invitational
13 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pmA cornerstone, by definition, is something fixed and immovable. That definition would seem to disqualify Dominique Graham. The McLean senior bounces from wall to wall at track meets, regularly shuttling between events. -
In the DCIAA, coaches matter more than the school
12 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pmOnly in the D.C. Interscholastic Athletic Association could a public high school girls' basketball program that had won 120 games during a recent six-year stretch just disappear. -
Prep hockey growing in Washington area, but many top players still leave
11 Jan 2010 | 9:00 pmChris Bond used to awaken to his mother's voice, eat a mom-made breakfast, back out of his Centreville garage and drive off to school to join classmates and ice hockey teammates he had known for years.
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Russ Grimm hopes for good news on Hall of Fame voting
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After it was sold for drug money, lawyer retrieved Dexter Manley's Super Bowl ring
4 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmJohn O'Quinn bought Dexter Manley's Super Bowl ring from a pawn shop, and kept it safe until the ex-Redskin was drug free. -
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Clinton Portis is eager to return to Redskins in 2010
2 Feb 2010 | 9:00 pmDespite missing the last eight games of last season, Clinton Portis is energized by the presence of new coach Mike Shanahan and thinks he'll play in 2010.
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Now Gilbert Arenas and the Wizards have plenty of time -- to do the right thing
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What’s Open in Washington Tuesday February 9
This will be quick because I got plowed! I so needed it. Insert immature humor. METRO On Tuesday, Metro system will open at 5 a.m. with limited service and may close early OPEN GYMS FunFit is open today for MOMS MORNING OUT until 12:30pm Great Kids Village Silver Spring - 10am-4:30pm Interactions Learn and Play in Kensington – Opening at [...] -
Washington Without Plows, Power or Provisions?
Sorry I was not able to do a “What Is Open on Monday” post today, the day you probably most need it with cabin fever insanity reaching record levels and with the kids all out of school. To those of you that e-mailed or Tweeted me wondering where my 4-1-1 post was, I apologize that [...] -
Sunday Open Gyms & Family Fun – Cabin Fever Relief for Washington Metro Families! (and Giveaway)
Be With Me The Playseum Pass Winners are Harley, Kathy, Sarah S., AnnMarie and Ashanthi K. I have some of your emails, but not all – please email me if you are listed! SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7 Be With Me The Children’s Playseum in Bethesda is open NOW and serving free hot chocolate, coffee and tea from [...] -
#Snowmageddon Important Phone Numbers and Links
Are you reading this on your phone because you’re out of power or connection due to the snow storm? Let me help you. I wish I could provide you with a beer, some hot Thai takeout, a deep tissue shoulder massage after you shoveled out your front walk, but since I’m snowed in too, these [...] -
#Snowmageddon Picks – MOAWR!
Silver Spring Places That Are Staying Open ALL WEEKEND Through the Storm (Yes, I called to confirm. ) Piratz Tavern – shivering timbers all weekend McGinty’s Silver Spring - luck o’ the Irish Quarry House - all weekend baby with ‘tots a plenty The Corner Pub – this place is crazy For Young Urban Couples That Go Out With [...]
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My New Blog: Tastee Pudding
23 Jan 2010 | 11:00 amYes, this woman's hat is a bowl of chocolate pudding. Hello party people! I’m happy to announce the launch of my brand spanking new blog, Tastee Pudding (tag line: “In the search for creative life, the proof is in the Pudding.“) There, you’ll find much of what you used to get from Creative DC, just minus any specific geographic focus; read my mission statement here. I hope you’ll join me there, and I’d love your feedback. You can also K.I.T. (as the kids say) on Twitter. Away we go! (Image courtesy of Bad Housewife on Flickr) -
To Be Continued
2 Nov 2009 | 6:56 pmPhoto by New Yorkled on Flickr Goodbye? No. I’ll keep writing. But this is it for Creative DC. My boxes are packed; the movers are coming tomorrow. Tomorrow night, I’ll go to bed in the city that never sleeps. And then – ? What’s next? Probably Creative NYC. I’ll be taking some time to figure that out, and once I do, I’ll post a link here. In the meantime, this site will exist as an archive, and I’ll be curating links and ideas about creative living 140 characters at a time, over on Twitter. And you? What will you be doing? Keep in touch: write to me… -
Moving Diary: 3 Days Left
31 Oct 2009 | 1:06 pmToday’s theme is gratitude. Last night I attended Tranquil Space Yoga’s 10 year birthday party. I saw a lot of familiar faces, and said goodbye (or, “see ya later”) to a place that’s been a true oasis since I found it back in 2004. It got me thinking about all the people and places in DC that have helped make me who I am, these past 10 years. So with apologies in advance for a list that’s by no means comprehensive….thank you: …Kimberly, for providing a tranquil space, and for showing me it’s possible to live your dream; …WIT, for… -
Spend Halloween with the DC Rollergirls
28 Oct 2009 | 1:13 pmI’ve never been to a roller derby match, or bout, or whatever they’re called… but this event jumped out from my inbox as one of the more interesting Halloween themed events happening around town (gi-normous parties at bars are not my style). Click here for event details. If a roller derby too rowdy for your tastes – check out the Brit Noir film series at the National Gallery of Art. Or, stay home, gorge yourself on candy, and watch some of Jordan’s favorite Halloween flicks. More on Halloween: Costume ideas Pumpkin-carving inspiration -
Yes yes yes
23 Oct 2009 | 7:12 amPhoto by hubertk on Flickr “I wrote stories from the time I was a little girl, but I didn’t want to be a writer. I wanted to be an actress. I didn’t realize then that it’s the same impulse. It’s make-believe. It’s performance.” - Joan Didion
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DC Blogs Noted
8 Feb 2010 | 8:00 pmSpeaking of the snow (yes, you were - EVERYBODY is)- tina dela rosa has the most beautiful collection of photographs I could find. (The post title “Snowtorious B.I.G.” sure doesn’t hurt either.) Sure, the Super Bowl happened… but I was in it for the commercials. Soulfull of Thoughts has a round up of her favorites. Average Bro wonders what happens when “Work Wives/Husbands” go too far. All the single ladies! All the single ladies. All the single ladi- Ahem. Now *I’ve* gone too far. But if you are a lady dating in DC, you’ll want to check out… -
DC Blogs Noted
7 Feb 2010 | 8:01 pmNo power, trapped, the tension builds in this snowpocalyptic adventure. The DC Universe. He writes: I’m furious to discover that just a few blocks away, people have electricity. A group of Eckingtonians constructed an igloo. Eckington. Snow fort at Borderstan. Moshe Zusman gets video of the Dupont Circle snowball fight from a ninth floor balcony. From the ground at Dupont Circle, with a nice flip to introduce it, was Courage Performance. And best use of traffic light time at Liberalguy. Not be left out, Meridian Hill Park snowball fight. New Columbia Heights. A Shot in the Arm has many… -
The very latest new adds dcblogs live
7 Feb 2010 | 9:09 amThe latest additions to the dcblogs.com/live feed About Arlington Arlington Yupette Arlington yuppie news Arlington Now Launched in January, Arlington Now is the place for the latest news, views and things to do around Arlington, Virginia. Started by a Pentagon City resident who has spent the past several years working in local TV news, Arlington Now seeks to distinguish itself with original, enterprising, up-to-the-minute local coverage. This is an experimental site that tries to get away from the formulaic, aggregation-centric approach to hyperlocal news that’s currently being pushed by… -
DC Blogs Noted
4 Feb 2010 | 8:01 pmSo I dunno if you’ve heard but apparently, there’s some kinda storm a coming …DC SNOWpocalpse! Please share your favorite DC snowisms with us here at DCBlogs, where we’re snowwwrageous! Other takes on the STORM of the Century: We Love DC shares the facts at DC Snow Emergency in Effect after 9:30am, while the Capital Weather Gang wonders Will Snowmageddon make history? (hint: it just might according to the Gang). Urban Bohemian tracks the issue on twitter: naming the storm. Meanwhile 14th & You shares the grocery news from his hood: In preparation for the white… -
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3 Feb 2010 | 8:01 pmIf you’ve ever wanted to be the high point of someone’s day, have kids.* RudeCactus discusses this phenomenon and how it works and makes him happy, even as he’s driven to buy two bottles of wine, a six-pack of beer, pop-tarts, and ice cream at the grocery store. In more parenthood news, the kids in Stimeyland are not the least bit impressed by little tadpoles growing arms, but their mother is certainly all agog with glee. Skullcrusher Mountain links to a prime example of why techies should ruthlessly suppress their creative sides (looking with dismay at the novel written by the chairman…
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Storm Downgraded Slightly to 7 to 14 Inches
9 Feb 2010 | 12:05 pmThe National Weather Service has just downgraded our Winter Storm Warning slightly to something closer to 7 to 14 inches, with a mix of snow and sleet likely to start things out early this evening. Winds are expected to get up to between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts over 45 mph possible. -
Orestes: A Tragic Romp Keeps the Audience Off Balance
9 Feb 2010 | 11:50 amTwyford and Sullivan in Orestes: A Tragic Romp. When talking Greek tragedy, the first description to come to mind usually isn't "zany." But Folger Theater's production of Orestes: A Tragic Romp manages to blend unexpected humor and melodrama into a bizarrely innovative package. Anne Washburn's adaptation of the Euripides tale doesn't worry too much about acting as a literal translation. She's too busy binding the story's trajectories, from the fallout from Orestes' murder of his mother to a hastily-conceived kidnapping and murder plot, into a fast-paced telling that wraps up in an unlikely… -
D.C. Has 2nd Highest Snowfall of Any U.S. City This Season
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Is This Officially a Lost Week?
9 Feb 2010 | 10:42 amPhoto by andertho With the federal government still closed today and fresh flakes set to start falling any time now, it's looking increasingly like many area residents will end up with an entire week off. Politico is reporting that the House of Representatives has just canceled all votes for the remainder of the week. The Senate is still soldiering on for now, but we wouldn't be surprised if that changed later today. The Office of Personnel Management will continue to make its decisions on a daily basis, as will most school districts, but we're having a hard time imagining much being able to… -
Snow Emergency to Resume at 4 p.m.
9 Feb 2010 | 10:03 amPhoto by The Skipping Hippy D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty announced at a press conference earlier this morning that a snow emergency will go into effect in the District at 4 p.m. this afternoon. As you've all learned by now, a snow emergency means that vehicles parked along snow emergency routes (download a list of those routes) will be ticketed and/or towed, and that taxi drivers are allowed to charge an extra 25 percent above normal rates. Do make sure your car is moved off of snow emergency routes before 4 p.m. The news comes just as WTOP is reporting some disconcerting news: apparently a full…
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Modern vs Classic: 901 K Street
9 Feb 2010 | 8:38 amAs is often the case, the building at 901 K Street had to fit into a street scape that already included some varying styles of architecture. We have all seen first hand the type of trouble developers can run into when they try to smash different distinct forms of architecture together, some are more successful than others. The recently built 901 K Street is sandwiched between the neo-classical Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church (pictured to the left) and the historic Carnegie Library building. In an interesting design choice the architects at Smith Group went with luminescent… -
College Park’s New Mosaic
9 Feb 2010 | 4:42 amA project that has long been on the drawing boards, the Mosaic development is planned for a piece of land right behind the UMD Business School in College Park. Interestingly the project is being billed as a non-student housing alternative. We can’t imagine many alumni are going to want to live this close to the school, but you never know. The project will eventually have 300 multi-family units and the detailed Site Plan was approved by the Planning Board over a year ago. We shall see how much traction a project like this can get considering the location and the current market, we are… -
Gales School Stands Unchanged
8 Feb 2010 | 8:42 amAnother year goes by without any progress on the old Gales School property along Massachusetts Ave NW. Only the facade remains of the historic building which has had all sorts of ideas thrown around for its use, from a charter school to more recently a homeless shelter. We say turn it into a library or cultural center. What are your ideas for the building? [Photo: M.V. Jantzen] -
Great Shots: 360 National Mall
8 Feb 2010 | 4:35 amThis is certainly an interesting and innovative way to approach the 360 degree shot. You get every single one of the views we love on the National Mall all squeezed into one picture, including the Air and Space, Washington Monument, and the Capitol building. Great Shot! [Photo: HubbleColor] -
Air Rights Up in the Air
5 Feb 2010 | 4:42 amRemember the big plans to use the air rights over Union Station rail yard to build three million square feet of mixed use buildings? Well the project being dubbed Burnham Place was back before the ANC 6C Planning, Zoning, and the Environment committee to discuss changes to the zoning request related to the special air rights zone. The main idea is to create a new stand-alone zone called Union Station North which would establish its own Zoning Commission design review and approval process as well as increasing the height restrictions. No update on the time fame though. [Rendering: Shalom…
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Kindergarten Ready?
9 Feb 2010 | 2:00 amMy youngest son, Quinn, is scheduled to go to kindergarten next fall. I am literally counting down the days, tapping my toes impatiently, and drumming my fingernails on the table waiting for the day that all three of my kids will depart the house every morning at 8:30 and not return until after 3. I'm really excited. So imagine my dismay when Quinn's preschool teacher called me in for a conference and told me, "He seems young. Maybe you should think about keeping him back from kindergarten for a year." I may have passed out after I heard that. I reawakened to her continuing with, "Think about… -
Multiple Snogasms
8 Feb 2010 | 9:57 pmI'm sure you've heard by now, that after our blizzard this weekend with 28"+ of snow, another giant bucket of the heavy white stuff will be dumped onto the DC Metro area. The National Weather Service is calling for anywhere between 10-20" of snow starting noon on Tuesday.Sure, we've been poking fun of the snow on Twitter and Facebook. The blizzard has accumulated quite a collection of hashtags: #snowpocalypse, #snotoriousBIG, #snOMG, #snowmaggedon and my personal favorite, #snogasm.But aren't "gasms" supposed to be, um, pleasurable? We're in our fifth day of being snowed in, and the… -
You've Got to Be Crazy to Homeschool in a Top School District, Right?
8 Feb 2010 | 9:13 pmWith DC snowpocalypse II slated to begin tomorrow (10-20 inches!), I'm relieved. Why? Because school is already canceled well into mid-week and I know the more snow we get, the greater the chance school might be canceled again. Like so many parents who can't wait to ship their kids back to school, I do seriously miss the semblance of household normalcy and routine that come with school hours--not to mention the opportunity to use the bathroom, sip a warm beverage or respond to an email without a steady stream of interruption. However, I don't miss my… -
What is a snowstorm good for?
8 Feb 2010 | 7:29 amJust what all does one do during a snowed-in weekend like we've had here in the DC area? I got an email this morning telling me that DC Metro Moms was low on posts, so I imagine I’m not the only one who did not use the time to catch up on writing. (I hope that’s not for lack of electricity, but there are still some outages, I hear. We got lucky (knock on wood) and clocked in at only 18 inches, a low for the region! Over these past three days, I have let the computer collect some dust. I took an unplanned two-day hiatus from even opening the email box for the nonprofit group chapter I… -
RIP People Movers of IAD
8 Feb 2010 | 3:01 amI have always preferred Dulles International Airport above all other DC area airports. Dulles is ten minutes from where I currently live; however, even when I was inside the Beltway, it was my airport of choice. The Toll Road makes it easily accessible, the parking is ample, and the architecture of the main terminal is breathtaking on the horizon.I even loved those Mobile Lounges, a.k.a. People Movers. Journeys originating and ending at IAD included a free ride to and from the terminals where airplanes were parked. Those lumbering behemoth vehicles criss-crossed the airport grounds,…
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The Oscar nominees are fairly predictable. Except for this one film ... - Pop Candy: Unwrapping pop culture's hip and hidden treasures
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NBC Chili Cookoff Postponed
9 Feb 2010 | 12:15 pmThis postponed line is getting repetitive, but we've got another one. NBC's Chuck Todd tweets: "Now NBC's DC buro's chili cookoff has been postponed. I hate you snow monster, where's Jacob to save us from snow!" Every year NBC's Washington bureau has a chili cookoff. A source thought "Jacob" might be from the Bible. Lo and behold, Jacob is from ABC's "Lost". New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media. -
A Song To Annoy Entire Newsroom
9 Feb 2010 | 12:05 pmIf ever there was a song that could be used to torture terrorists (or just your colleagues) it's this one. Play it, say, 15 times straight and an underwear bomber would be singing like a canary. "Play By The Rules" is by John Chaffee, (aka "Uncle Sam"). The song is described as "infectious country-bluegrass" with "flare to spare." Additionally, the Cleveland based singer-songwriter's "biting, socially conscious song is quickly becoming the anthem of American frustration." The anthem of America, it's not. An infection? Maybe. Months after its initial release, Chaffee's video has (somehow)… -
Obama's First Presser Since July
9 Feb 2010 | 11:10 amMajor Garrett taking a pic of POTUS. Twitpic by Savannah Guthrie from @savannahguthrie President Obama made a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room this afternoon. When he entered, he joked with NBC's Chuck Todd that "McConnell and Reid are making snow angels on the South Lawn." The prez took questions for the first time since July. In another surprise move, POTUS offered first dibs to Fox News' Major Garrett, followed by a question from ABC's Jake Tapper. New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media. -
Obama to Briefing Room?
9 Feb 2010 | 10:26 amSources expect President Obama to appear in the White House briefing room in the next few minutes (around 1.30 pm). If the prez takes questions, this will be his first "press conference" in months. New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media. -
McBrown's Daughters Also Invited to Prom
9 Feb 2010 | 9:46 amSen. Scott Brown's (R-Mass.) daughters, Ayla and Arianna have been invited to the prom of a White House Correspondents' Dinner. Invited by: CBS (Political spawn can be confusing. Ayla's the one who performed on "American Idol." She's on the left.) New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.
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OF NOTE: "Free in DC" is excited to be a part of "My Local Text" a new local text service for DC Art Events
8 Feb 2010 | 10:58 amI'm excited to announce to my readers that I will be working with a brand new local venture called "My Local Text" to help get the word out about DC Arts events.What is My Local Text? It's a new concept idea that will send short text messages (90-120 characters) to your cell phone twice a week, one on Tuesday and one on Friday, to let you know about arts events and other promos. There are two categories, one for Arts events and one for Restaurants deals.DCARTS - When you subscribe to dcarts you'll get info sent to your phone with discount offers or a note about a free art event happening that… -
Due to snow, PLEASE CONFIRM Events this week
8 Feb 2010 | 8:17 amPlease Note: Due to inclement weather, I highly suggest that you confirm events prior to going out. I imagine some of these may be canceled or rescheduled. I will also be sure to update the events as I hear word about their status but you should definitely call to confirm first. -
New Feature: Free Things to Do this Week! Highlights Post MON, Feb 8th - SUN, Feb 14th
7 Feb 2010 | 8:28 pmFree in DC is now writing a weekly post for ReadySetDC that will highlight free and donation based events. The same info is also listed as a new feature post here as well. Hope you enjoy!Please Note: Due to inclement weather, I highly suggest that you confirm events prior to going out. I imagine some of these may be canceled or rescheduled so please call first.Monday, February 8thPoetry Open Mic, GPI at Bossa7:00pm - 9:00pmRaw Chocolate Meditation at lululemon Clarendon8:00pmEquinox Dance Company PerformanceVarious performances most Mondays at The National Theater6:00pm and 7:30pm showLearn… -
UPCOMING: FAIR Fund Jewelry Sale and Fundraiser THURS, Feb 11th, 6:30pm -9:30pm, Donations appreciated
7 Feb 2010 | 7:53 pmFAIR Fund Valentine's Day Jewelry Sale and FundraiserThursday, February 11th6:30pm - 9:30pmDonations encouragedFor more info: (202) 265-1505Please RSVP: rsvp@fairfund.orgA Jewelry Sales party featuring our DC JewelGirls and jewelry by our teen participants in D.C., Serbia, Russia, and Uganda. Join FAIR Fund staff, volunteers, and DC teen participants of our JewelGirls program for an evening of jewelry sales, sweets, and drinks. This is a perfect time to pick out a special piece of jewelry for your sweetheart, mom, sister, or anyone who might enjoy some lovely handcrafted jewelry created by… -
UPCOMING & ONGOING: Free Performances every WED at noon at Harman Hall in Chinatown!
7 Feb 2010 | 7:38 pmClassical Guitar Recital from Charles MokotoffWednesday, February 10thNoon - 1:00pmFreeFree performances every Wednesday from Noon - 1:00pm. For a complete schedule of upcoming performances, click here!The Shakespeare Theatre CompanyHarman Center for the Arts610 F St, NWMetro: Gallery Place Chinatown, arena exit
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ANC 6A02 Candidate Flyers for Thursday's Election
9 Feb 2010 | 7:41 amThe special election for the vacant ANC 6A02 seat is Thursday. 2nd Thursday, February 11, 7 p.m.Miner E.S., 601 15th St. NEI'm told voting is from 7:10-8:10pm, and you can just show up and vote. You need not stay for the full meeting. Also, as long you are registered, you don't need photo ID (but bring it if you have it). If you either don't have photo ID, or it has an old address, bring a utility bill (or valid lease). If you have any questions you can call the Board of Elections and Ethics (202) 727-2525. PLEASE VOTE because even a vote or two can make the difference, and the snow will… -
Neverending Snow
8 Feb 2010 | 12:44 pmUPDATE: National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for D.C., effective noon tomorrow to 7PM Wednesday. All parts of the forecast that were just sent remain the same, except the projected snow totals HAVE BEEN INCREASED TO 10-20".Sent by Kevin Kornreich (DC HSEMA) to e-mail, pagers, cell phones....powered by Cooper Notification RSAN -
The Argonaut is Open Early Today
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Snowball Battle on H Street?
6 Feb 2010 | 2:54 pmRumors are circulating that there will be a massive snowball fight outside the Rock and Roll Hotel at 10pm tonight. -
Who is Open/Opening Today
6 Feb 2010 | 7:32 amI expect most of the bars to be open (advertised snow specials and all). So far I know that the following are open today (this is a non-exhaustive list, other places may be open):the Argonaut,Sova,Rock and Roll Hotel, H Street Country Club - food from taqueria menu only,Doctor Granville's, the Pug,Sticky Rice, the Red and the Black,Palace of Wonders,Little Miss Whiskey's, Jimmy Valentine's Lonely Hearts Club.Sidamo, Taylor, and Sullivan's are closed. I expect many concerts, performances, and dj events to be canceled, so call first.Shovel, salt, stumble to a friend's or a local…
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Moulton v Thorpe hits a new level of crazy
5 Feb 2010 | 7:16 amHey-Zeus Christy.Thorpe now seeks compensation and damages — for essentially the same complaints that have already been denied or dismissed by the Court — now in the breathtaking sum of US$20,000,000. -
As a pedestrian I find this disturbing
5 Feb 2010 | 5:14 amSome blogger got hit by some SUV. Nobody died but the pedestrian did wind up with a broken knee. However the disturbing factor, the struck pedestrian was charged with jaywalking and presented with a ticket in the hospital. From the pedestrian's telling of it, he was not jogging and seemed to have the right of way as the countdown said he still had time to cross and was in the crosswalk. However -
Would shaming work?
4 Feb 2010 | 5:43 amSnowed over sidewalkOriginally uploaded by In ShawGeorgetown Metropolitian is encouraging neighbors to name names and forward photos of violators who don't shovel their walks. The hope is that the owners will be shamed into shoveling their sidewalks and making pedestrian routes safer.I don't know. Some sidewalks I know are harder to shovel than others. Brick is a ^%#!!! pain to shovel. Yeah it's -
2010 Census- Count your roommate
3 Feb 2010 | 10:09 amAt Monday's BACA meeting there was someone from the Census trying to educate us about the census and census jobs. But a very telling question came from the citizenry, do you count the student/intern/ roommate on the same form. YES. This is not like taxes. If you're all under the same roof, in the same unit, you are a household. So pick someone as the head, and the rest of you roommates (and couch -
Waltha Daniels Shaw Library
2 Feb 2010 | 4:43 amWaltha Daniels Shaw LibraryOriginally uploaded by In ShawSlowly it is coming together.
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what's up the pike: one down, one to go
9 Feb 2010 | 6:42 amTwenty-five inches of snow. Forty-eight hours without power. Average temperature in my house: fifty degrees, Fahrenheit. And now, a blog post. Are you tired of snow? I am. Let's find somewhere else that wants it and we can truck it over to them.In the meantime, here's a delayed look at what's happening, and what's happened, in East County this week. Posting may not be on schedule this week, but we'll do the best we can:- Here's an awesome video (set to awesome music) sent to us by commenter mg, who took time-lapse video from outside their window in the Silverton before and during the storm. -
what's left of your supermarket before the storm
5 Feb 2010 | 12:34 pmHere's what you'll find (or not find) at the grocery store in the event you haven't gone already:You will not find any apples.You will not find any biscuits.You will not find any yakisoba.You will not find any chicken gizzards. (I took the last one.)You will not find out what happened on The Bachelor.But you will find more photos in this nifty slideshow. -
what's up the pike: no snow dances, ever
5 Feb 2010 | 6:39 amBetter tell their kids to wear their pajamas right-side out tonight, because I'm not interested in any of the twelve inches of snow we're supposed to get this weekend. It's February, for gosh sakes. Doesn't that usually mean rain around here? Anyway:- DeJaBel Cafe on University Boulevard in Wheaton is closing today, or so says What's Up, Wheaton? on Twitter. The coffeeshop, also known for its empanadas and wine, had quickly become a local institution in the Wheaton CBD after opening at the end of 2008 but struggled to make ends meet. It's another casualty for Wheaton but another lost… -
we hold these truths to be self-evident
4 Feb 2010 | 9:00 am1) That Mayorga Coffee Roasters was a community institution, providing caffeine, comfy chairs and occasionally live music to those who lived in or passed through South Silver Spring,South Silver Spring, shown here in 2002, needs destinations to draw people who already go Downtown.2) That, with several thousand square feet of space (like many buildings in South Silver Spring, it was a factory), it was an unusually large space for a coffeeshop and difficult to make profitable,3) That it was a long walk from stuff people wanted to do and therefore had trouble attracting "accidental" customers,4)… -
great peruvian taste test poll results!
3 Feb 2010 | 9:37 amAnd now, what you've all been waiting for: the results of the Great Peruvian Taste Test. Over the weekend, chicken-loving readers were asked to choose their three favorite pollos a la brasa from a list of fourteen restaurants in suburban Maryland. They were also allowed to select "other" and name a place not on the list. We got 89 responses. This is by no means a scientific poll. People were allowed to vote anonymously and as many times as they want, which might explain our ridiculously lopsided results.Taking first place with 49 votes is the venerable El Pollo Rico in Wheaton, often…
- Gruvr: Washington, D.C. Concerts
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Friday 12th: Marc Cohn at Music Center At Strathmore Rockville
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Friday Mar 5th: Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Music Center At Strathmore Rockville
9 Feb 2010 | 12:36 pmat Music Center At Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane Rockville 20852 on 2010-03-05 -
Sunday Mar 7th: Justin Townes Earle at Birchmere Music Hall Alexandria
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Saturday Apr 24th: Patti LuPone at Music Center At Strathmore Rockville
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Saturday May 8th: Roseanne Cash at Music Center At Strathmore Rockville
9 Feb 2010 | 12:26 pmat Music Center At Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane Rockville 20852 on 2010-05-08
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Changes For The African American Heritage Production
9 Feb 2010 | 12:12 pmFebruary is African American Heritage Month and Rockville will celebrate with it’s 15th Annual African American Heritage Production. With all this snow, the dates have been changed. Karen Rawlins, Community Recreation Programs Supervisor, sent along this update: The City Of Rockville will celebrate African American Heritage Month with its 15th annual African American Heritage Production featuring The Finest! Youth Performance Troupe. The weather has caused the dates to be changed. Originally scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13, the new date (one show only) is Friday,… -
Rockville Completes Plowing For Phase One Of Snowpocalypse 2
9 Feb 2010 | 11:19 amWow! We just received word that Rockville has completed plowing of all City-owned streets. That’s an amazing effort completed. Hats off to our hard-working city staff, especially the Public Works folks! Now, get ready for Round Two which is just getting started. Here’s the release from the City: The City of Rockville has completed plowing on all City-owned roads and will now return to primary roads in anticipation of the storm forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. The City is bringing in additional equipment to assist with snow removal operations. Residents who have not yet had… -
Schools Closed For The Rest Of The Week (Feb. 10-12)
9 Feb 2010 | 10:27 amThe Montgomery County Public Schools have bowed to the inevitable and closed for the rest of the week. Here is their announcement: Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Wednesday, February 10, Thursday, February 11 and Friday February 12, due to emergency weather conditions. All school activities and community activities in school buildings are canceled. A decision about administrative offices will be made at a later time. Dr. Weast, my kids thank you. -
POTD: Lollipop
9 Feb 2010 | 2:00 amThe wet snow was just amazing how it stuck to even the smallest little twigs and built up! -
Rockville Readying For More Snow — Pitch In And Be Prepared
8 Feb 2010 | 10:41 amAs most in the area know, we are expecting another snow storm that may dump five inches and more in a region from DC north along the eastern seaboard. Double-whammy time, and I know for a fact that there are a number of secondary streets in Rockville that have not yet been touched by our hard-working road crews. The City is doing its level best to keep up and get in place for the next snowfall. There’s a message on the City web site that asks residents to keep cars off the street and to be as patient as possible: The City of Rockville thanks residents for their patience and…
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washdcnews: Feds May Bail Out D.C. Snowplows http://dlvr.it/1bG1
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washdcnews: Schumer recommends Obama nominate first openly gay man for federal court seat. http://dlvr.it/1bFy
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