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Monday, May 20, 2013

Allegany County Could Allow Kids To Get Tattoos

Officials say the change in county regulations would help crack down on unregulated tattoo shops.

Deals For Developers

WAMU investigates city subsidies to developers and campaign contributions from the companies.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Lawmaker Expands D.C. Anti-Abortion Bill Nationwide

A federal bill targeting the District's abortion law is now being expanded to cover the entire nation.

Virginia Republicans Select Candidates For November Election

The Republican ticket for November's election includes Ken Cuccinelli for governor, E.W. Jackson for lieutenant governor, and Mark Obenshain for attorney general.

Montgomery County Council To Approve Budget For Next Fiscal Year

Among the items already approved in Montgomery County's budget for next year are pay raises for most unionized county employees and a reduction in an energy tax hike.

Virginia Republicans Determine Slate Of Candidates

Republicans have selected candidates to represent the party in the November election.

Up To 60 Injured After Car Hits Hikers In Virginia

About 60 people are recovering from injuries after a car drove into a group of hikers Saturday at a parade in Virginia

House Farm Bill Includes Drastic Food Stamp Cuts

The House Farm Bill would cut a supplemental nutrition program by more than $20 billion.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Smithsonian To Launch Yoga Exhibit

The Smithsonian Institution has announced plans for an exhibition on the visual history of yoga, set to open in October.

Ken Cuccinelli Wins GOP Nomination For Virginia Governor

Virginia's attorney general Ken Cuccinelli will face former Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe in November to become Virginia's 72nd governor.

Maryland Gas Tax To Fund Two Major Road Projects

Gov. Martin O'Malley signed a bill into law that will raise gasoline taxes in the state starting this summer.

Accomack County Arsonists Deemed Competent For Trial

Two people charged with setting more than 77 arson fires in Accomack County have been found competent to stand trial.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Repairs Aimed At Stemming Flooding In Bloomingdale

D.C. Water is working on construction projects that some hope will stem the seasonal flooding in low-lying areas of the District like Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park.

Talk Of Ending Sequestration Reemerges Amid IRS Scandal

Some lawmakers say the IRS scandal offers yet another example of why Congress should undo sequestration.

MARC Expanding To Offer Weekend Service

Part of the expanded funding under Gov. Martin O'Malley's transportation is being directed towards expanded MARC service.

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