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Despite Solyndra debacle, Obama admin approves solar loans worth $1B
The Energy Department has approved two loan guarantees under the same program that guaranteed loans worth more than $500 million to the now bankrupt solar-panel maker Solyndra.
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DeAngelo Hall softens stance after rant
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DeAngelo Hall says he "might have been a little overzealous" when he criticized the coaching staff in an expletive-filled rant following the Washington Redskins' loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
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Redskins' Hall explains 'overzealous' comments
DeAngelo Hall stirred up a media frenzy when he criticized defensive coordinator Jim Haslett's play calling Monday night.
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D.C. a major disaster site after Hurricane Irene, Obama says
President Barack Obama declared the District as the site of a major disaster due to damage caused by Hurricane Irene.
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Smithsonian to show decorative arts of White House
Decorations and furniture from the White House are going on view at the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery, including some objects never before seen outside the president's house.
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Gas leak in NW sends dozens to hospital
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Several dozen people have been affected by a carbon monoxide poisoning in Northwest.
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Obama urges Congress to pass jobs bill
President Barack Obama on Tuesday tried to keep pressure on Congress to consider his nearly $450 billion jobs bill.
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Crews to rappel down Washington Monument today
Work is stopping due to the weather and threat of lightning. Crews rappelled down the Washington Monument today checking the extent of damage from last month's earthquake.
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SE Metrobus crash injures five
D.C. police are investigating an accident involving a bus in Southeast Tuesday morning that has left several people injured.
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Former tax office worker charged with $400K fraud
Prosecutors allege Mary Ayers-Zander faked tax returns for residents, then sent the checks to her own bank account.
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'My favorite subject was basketball,' Obama admits to Banneker HS students
President Barack Obama is encouraging students to work hard in their classes, saying the country is counting on them.
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Al Sharpton to lead march in Washington
The Rev. Al Sharpton says he will lead a march in Washington next month in support of President Barack Obama's jobs plan - and he dismisses blacks who criticize Obama over high black unemployment.
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D.C. finds funding for more police
More police officers will soon be coming to the District.
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D.C. hosts city-wide natural disaster exercise
The District of Columbia is hosting a city-wide natural disaster exercise.
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DC police forced to pay officers overtime for two 2009 events
A scheduling technique known as "All Hands on Deck" will cost the D.C. police: An arbitrator found officers are owed back pay for two 2009 instances in which the policy was used.
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D.C. closes libraries on Sundays
There's another victim of D.C. budget cuts. Sunday hours at the city's main library are being eliminated.
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Former D.C. mayor's son, Marion Christopher Barry, to be sentenced in drug case
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The son of former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry, who was caught smoking crack cocaine while mayor, is set to be sentenced in a drug case.
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Kenilworth Marsh called model for Anacostia River
District officials and environmentalists will be on the Anacostia River to celebrate what they say are calling one of the most successful wetlands restoration efforts on one of the nation's most polluted rivers.
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