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National Harbor casino, resort plans announced
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The state of Maryland, Prince George's County, the developers of National Harbor and a major casino developer have announces plans to bring big-time gaming to the shores of the Potomac River.
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Federal credit union refuses serving women for wearing hats
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Are these women dangerous?
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Washington Business Report June 17, 2012
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This week on Inside Washington: Shari Misher Stenzler, Anjali Varma, Rustin Silverstein and Rich Doud.
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Will the National Harbor look like Las Vegas?
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MGM Grand casino executives are toying with the idea of building a casino at National Harbor. This week, executives are scheduled to meet with members of the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Martin O'Malley.
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Michelle Obama joins Pinterest, pins family photos
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First Lady Michelle Obama captioned some of the photos herself, including recent shots of the Obama family skipping stones and playing minigolf, and older family photos including a wedding day picture.
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Vida Fitness club installs cameras and flour to catch alleged thief
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A manager at the Vida Fitness club in NW says they had a problem with someone stealing wallets. So in addition to setting up cameras, they put flour in one of the lockers. You can guess what happened next.
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Locksmith businesses hijacking local addresses to turn major profit
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Locksmith businesses are hijacking addresses to pass themselves off as local businesses, but the price on the bill and the price you were quoted reveals a sizeable discrepancy.
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Air Yeezy II sneakers draw big crowds
Some hopeful shoppers got up bright and early Saturday morning for a chance to buy Kanye West's Nike Air Yeezy II sneakers.
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Coin thefts on the rise
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Authorities say coin thefts aren't necessarily a new problem, but the problem is thieves are becoming more bold.
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Four D.C. medical marijuana dispensaries closer to opening
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D.C.'s health department says four medical marijuana dispensaries are now closer to opening.
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How to start a small business
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If you’re dreading another work day, now may be the time to turn your passion into a paycheck. Experts say it’s not that hard to start your own small business and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
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Senator Charles Schumer asks airlines to allow family seating
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A New York senator is urging airlines to allow families with young children to sit together without paying an extra fee to do so.
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Barry's Magic Shop closes doors
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Barry Taylor has made magic a business in Montgomery County. But, internet sales and financial pressures are forcing him to close his doors.
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D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray visits Las Vegas
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Mayor Vincent Gray, Council Chairman Kwame Brown and several councilmembers depart Saturday for the annual International Council of Shopping Centers convention.
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Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson to step down over résumé controversy
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Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson will step down following the discovery of discrepancies on his résumé.
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Childhelp Advocacy Center in danger of closing
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A center with the goal of helping the victims of sexual assaults now needs help itself.
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Facebook sets public stock prices
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For a small fee, Facebook users can own a piece of the site they LIKE. The $11 billion business has set a price range for its initial public offering of stock.
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Contemporary Family Services, Maryland no longer partners
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Maryland is ending its partnership with the state's second-largest foster-care provider, citing both problems and poor performance.
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