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November 07, 2007 - TITLE: DCVOTE 1-GOLLOHER
Veterans and their family members rallied outside the Dirksen Senate Office building in an effort to urge Senators to end their filibuster of the DC Voting Rights act.
Veterans and their family members rallied outside the Dirksen Senate Office building in an effort to urge Senators to end their filibuster of the DC Voting Rights Act.
Veterans who fought in all wars marched for full voting representation in Congress.
After the rally, demonstrators delivered petitions to Senators John McCain, Chuck Hagel and John Warner in an effort to end the filibuster.
The measure has already passed the House. But it failed to get enough votes to be taken up in the Senate.
Jessica Golloher reports....
Jessica Golloher reports....
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November 07, 2007 - Football star Jerry Rice will join representatives from Microsoft and the PTA today to encourage families to set boundaries on childrens' media use. A group of Stuart-Hobson middle school students are pledging to spend less time in front of the T-V and the computer. Today, they'll get a visit from someone who knows a lot about getting off the couch...former NFL star Jerry Rice. National youth advocates are hoping the event will help kids balance entertainment with other activities, like exercise and studying. Microsoft Division President Robbie Bach says parents and kids need to talk about video games. Georgetown University Psychology Department Chair Sandra Calvert runs the Children's Digital Media Center. She says computers can sometimes improve kids' grades, especially in low-income households. And, she says, even some video games require you to get off the couch. If all goes well, one of those games will be showcased today. Jerry Rice is scheduled to dance to the popular game Dance Dance Revolution with a middle-school student in Stuart Hobson auditorium.
Sarah Dorsey reports...
November 07, 2007 - Thousands of Vietnam Vets are in town for the 25th Anniversary of the construction of the Memorial on the National Mall. It's called the Wall, and just like a quarter century ago, vets are telling their stories in song and verse. 20 artists were on hand Monday with original songs or poetry for the opening day of the anniversary commemoration.Today starts the reading of the 60,000 names etched on to the wall, which will take until Saturday to complete. On Sunday, Former Secretary of State Colin Powell will speak at the veterans day observance at the Wall, starting at 1pm.
Jeanine Herbst reports...
November 07, 2007 - (Nov 10) Opening an exhibit this weekend, the new Arlington gallery Duality Contemporary Art is kicking off its exhibit "Natural Selection: Art Inspired by Nature," a show for the Darwinists of the art world. The exhibit features pieces by local artists - a reception will be held Saturday from 5-7 p.m.
(Nov 8) Filling a special niche for music AND computer enthusiasts, the Princeton Laptop Orchestra presents their concert "Come Unplugged" tomorrow at the Koshland Science Museum. Using their laptops and a computer-based language, musicians will produce electronic serenades and follow up their performance with a discussion of how they use technology to create their art.
(Nov 8) Zenith Gallery is serving up its third annual "Food Glorious Food" art showcase, a fundraiser for the Capitol Area Food Bank. The show "Diversity: Think Globally, Eat Locally" opens tomorrow with a mix of food, art and charity, selling original art pieces and calendars to raise money for the food bank. An opening night party will be held tomorrow; the art is on exhibit through the 25th.
(Through Nov 10) Ending this Saturday, Warehouse Theatre winds up its "Primary Urges." Poking fun at our system of choosing a president, the musical laughs at targets across the political spectrum as it follows one unlikely candidate on his quest to be elected.
November 07, 2007 - Gaithersburg was one of six cities in Maryland electing city council members and mayors. The majority of city council seats were up for election, and voting officials expected a high turn out. More than 3,500 voters showed up last night in what was one of the most wide open city council races in years. Seven candidates were vying for three city council seats, with no incumbents running. The unofficial winners are Jud Ashman, Cathy Drzyzgula and Ryan Spiegel. The results will be certified today and newly-election officials sworn in at a special meeting this evening.
Katrina Matthews reports...
November 07, 2007 - Election Day 2007 is over, and Republicans and Democrats in Virginia are taking stock of their standing with the voters and how much power they'll have next year in Richmond. Democrats gathered in Tyson's Corner to celebrate what they're calling a strong campaign to gain seats in both the Senate and the House of Delegates. Delegate Brian Moran of Alexandria, himself reelected to his post, said the get-out-the-vote effort made the difference for Democrats this year. On a conference call with reporters, state Republican party chairman John Hager said the GOP remains a potent force in Virginia politics and will keep working on its pro-business agenda. Both sides are calling this election a good warm-up for Election Year 2008.
Rosiland Jordan reports...
November 07, 2007 - Power Breakfast, our daily look at what's happening on Capitol Hill and at the White House...
November 07, 2007 - George Washington University's code of conduct does not specifically punish hate crimes, but the students could face that charge in District or Federal courts. Simply drawing racist symbols and words does not constitute a hate crime. The action has to be committed because of prejudice or bias. One of the students was a Jewish freshman who was caught drawing the swastikas on her own door. The other student was an upperclassman who drew swastikas and racial slurs in a different dorm. His name has not been released. School officials have planned town hall forums to discuss hate acts on campus and how to prevent them.
Emily Reddy reports...
November 07, 2007 - Navy football fans honored the academy’s team in downtown Annapolis after a win that snapped a long losing streak. A town crier dressed in a black three-cornered hat and a red colonial outfit started the rally near Annapolis’ City Dock to congratulate the midshipmen’s football team. Every time that Navy had played Notre Dame since 1963, Navy had lost. That all changed on Saturday when the midshipmen beat the Fighting Irish 46 to 44 in triple overtime. Navy’s place kicker, Midshipman Joey Bullen, kicked the game-tying field goal on Saturday. He says he’ll always remember the reception he and his teammates received when they returned to the Academy after the game.
Gene Kuleta reports from Annapolis
November 07, 2007 - Forty years ago today , Congress approved the Public Broadcasting Act. It was a pivotal moment for what was then a hodge-podge of community and university-based stations. On this anniversary, we look back at how the Act came into being and ahead at where government-supported broadcasting is going.
Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports from Capitol Hill...
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