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Former Baltimore Colt Joe Ehrmann To Speak At Summit On Child Sex Abuse

A two-day conference in Washington D.C. called Safe To Compete will focus on how to prevent the sexual abuse of child athletes of the sort brought to light in the Jerry Sandusky trial.

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D.C. Fire Department Inventory List Overstated

A D.C. Fire Department report shows as many as six vehicles now out of service erroneously listed in inventory, raising questions about recent vehicle shortages.

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The Gun Debate In Congress

A Senate panel passes new gun control measures. Several pro-gun measures find their way into a catch-all spending bill. A panel joins Diane to give us an update on the gun debate in Congress.

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Our Region's Growing Bike Culture

We're talking bike safety, rules of the road and the campaign to get more women on bikes.

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Emergency Response Time For Injured D.C. Police Officer 'Unacceptable'

The unions representing police and firefighters in the District are expressing outrage after a police officer struck by a car had to wait more than 20 minutes for an ambulance.

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Food Fraud

How food fraud happens, what foods are most susceptible and new methods that suppliers are developing to reduce misleading and fraudulent labeling.

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'Choose Respect Montgomery' Focuses On Teens And Domestic Violence

An event in Montgomery County is educating the public on teen dating violence, and will feature live music, snacks and workshops.

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Gun Control Bill Heads To Maryland House

Maryland gun control advocates are expected to rally in Annapolis to show their support of Gov. Martin O'Malley's legislation.

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Dealing With Sequestration Fallout

Assessing the economic and political damage from the tax and spending impasse: The price to be paid and who pays it.

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Md. Senate Accepts Controversial Changes To Gun Control Legislation

A Maryland gun control measure continues to make its way through the state Senate, after a controversial amendment restricting guns to those committed for mental health issues was separated from the bill.

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