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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

D.C. Youth Job Training Contract Plagued With Problems

Questions surround the D.C. youth job training program after the nonprofit hired to provide the training had its contract revoked by the Contract Appeals Board earlier this month.

Jury Begins Deliberations In Huguely Trial

The jury in the George Huguely trial begins deliberating today, after both sides offered closing statements over the weekend. Huguely, a former UVA lacrosse player, is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, Yeardley Love, in May of 2010.

Smithsonian Breaks Ground On African American History Museum

President Obama and former first lady Laura Bush will help break ground on the African American history museum today.

GovExec: The Shrinking Federal Workforce In D.C. And Nationwide

More than a quarter of workers in the D.C. area work for some branch of government. What would it mean if the federal workforce continues to shrink as it has recently?

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

D.C. Council Chair To Introduce Anti-Cursing Bill

D.C. Council Chair Kwame Brown will introduce legislation that tries to enforce a measure of civility on council members.

Norton Opposing Bill Banning Some Abortions In D.C.

D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton is fighting an attempt by Republicans to restrict abortion in the District.

Maryland Senate Committee To Vote On Same-Sex Marriage

A Maryland Senate committee could clear the way today for a vote on legislation to allow same-sex marriage in the state.

GPS Tracking Bill Fails In Virginia Senate Committee

A bill that would have made it illegal to track someone using a GPS device without their knowledge has failed in the Virginia Senate.

Guardian Angels Raising Awareness Of Recent Street Crimes

D.C.'s Guardian Angels are out in force to raise awareness about a recent string of street crimes in D.C.

Graduation Rates Increase Around The Globe As U.S. Plateaus

The United States used to top the list of countries' high school graduation rates, but that ranking has shifted significantly in recently years. More than 20 countries are now beating the U.S. on graduations, but what does that mean for American competitiveness -- and the U.S. education system -- going forward?

Protesters To GOP Candidates: Don't DREAM Halfway

Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum have supported the DREAM Act's path to citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants through military service, but not through higher education. Immigration rights activists in Arizona protested Romney's partial support of of the DREAM Act.

When There's More To Winning Than Winning

Cory Weissman didn't get a chance to play much basketball before suffering a stroke during his freshman year at Gettysburg College. But as a senior, for at least one game, the ball was in his court.

New Consumer Agency Eyes Bank Overdraft Fees

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it's looking to overhaul rules on overdraft fees. New limits on those fees could cause banks to raise other fees, but such moves have met resistance from consumers.

In Egypt, End Of Hosni Mubarak Trial Nears

The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is due to end Wednesday. Mubarak is accused of ordering the killing of protesters during last year's Arab Spring uprising. The prosecution has demanded the death penalty, but a verdict is not expected for some weeks yet.

Johnson & Johnson Names New CEO

Johnson and Johnson has been struggling with lawsuits and product recall issues — most recently it was bottles of infant Tylenol. Current CEO William Weldon plans to retire in April. His replacement will be Alex Gorsky, a Johnson & Johnson executive who has dealt with its supply-chains.

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A Long Time Coming: Glimpse Inside The Upcoming African American Museum

At the groundbreaking on the National Mall on Wednesday, President Obama said the newest Smithsonian museum has been has "a long time coming" and will serve "not just as a record of tragedy, but as a celebration of life." The National Museum of African American History and Culture is expected to open in 2015.

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Panda Express Takes Sweet And Sour Beyond The Food Court

Food court mainstay Panda Express is now in the midst of a major transformation. It's adding premium products like Angus steak and portobello mushrooms, and new flavors to keep pace with an increasingly sophisticated American palate. But that fiendishly tasty orange chicken isn't going anywhere.

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