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Friday, April 1, 2011

Maryland Jockey Club Lobbies For State Loan

The Maryland Jockey Club says it can break even this year after posting heavy financial losses over the past three years, but only if it gets help from the state General Assembly.

Metro Escalator Problems Cause Delays

All of the escalators at the Foggy Bottom Metro station are out of service, causing delays for riders Friday morning.

Dizzy Passengers Divert American Airlines Flight

Airline officials are trying to find out what made some people on a flight Friday morning out of Reagan National airport dizzy. There were 132-passengers on board the flight and it had to be diverted to Ohio.

Top Stories With Washington Post Columnist Robert McCartney

Morning Edition host Matt McCleskey talked with Washington Post columnist Robert McCartney about the allegations against Mayor Vincent Gray's administration and Gov. Bob McDonnell's new practice of vetoing bills.

U.S. Traffic Deaths Drop To Lowest Level Since 1940s

Americans are less likely to be killed in highway crashes these days than any time in the last 60 years.

Power Breakfast: Seven Days And Counting To Prevent A Government Shutdown

From Capitol News Connection:

The deadline is one week from today. Either Congress will have finalized and approved an agreement to keep the government funded and functional...or not,in which case, an immediate shutdown will freeze federal benefits and services.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Neighborhood Marks Anniversary Of Southeast Mass Shooting

It has been one year since the drive-by shooting in Southeast D.C. which killed four teens. Wednesday evening, residents and city leaders gathered to mark the tragedy, and discuss violence prevention.

Governor's Amendment To Autism Bill Irks Advocates

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has proposed several amendments to a bill that would require insurance companies to cover autism-related treatments for young children.

'Art Beat' With Sean Rameswaram

Afrobeats at Bossa, wordy walls and open charm city.

Report Says D.C. Has High Rate Of Deficient Bridges

A national advocacy group says the District has an unusually high rate of structurally deficient bridges.

Fairfax Superintendent Outlines Proposed Discipline Changes

In Virginia, the superintendent of Fairfax's Public School system is recommending changes to the district's discipline policy in response to pressure from parents and some school board members.

VDOT Performs Homeless Sweep At I-95 Interchange

Virginia's Department of Transportation is forcing groups of homeless people camped out near an I-95 interchange in Prince William County to pack up and move out by midnight Thursday.

D.C. Fire Department Introduces Patient Bill Of Rights

D.C.'s firefighters are fast becoming the frontline workers in health care. Eight in 10 calls to 911 are now are for medical help. In response, the city's Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department is adding a patient bill of rights.

Nationals Lose Opener 2-0

The Nationals opened their season Thursday afternoon with a loss to divisional rival Atlanta.

More Details About Student With Loaded Gun Shared In Court

A judge in Maryland ruled that a 15-year-old boy will remain in a juvenile detention center after his was arrest Tuesday for carrying a loaded handgun into Tuscarora High School in Frederick.

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