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Should the Redskins uniform be changed? (poll)
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Nike is taking over the pros from Reebok with a gala uniform unveiling for the NFL set for Tuesday in New York City. VOTE: Do you think the controversy-causing Redskins uniform should be changed?
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GOP budget plan is 'trojan horse,' Obama says
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In an election-year pitch to middle-class voters, President Barack Obama is denouncing a House Republican budget plan as a "Trojan horse," warning that it represents "an attempt to impose a radical vision on our country" that would hurt the pocketbooks of working families.
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D.C. based Veteran Central easing job search for war vets
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Transitioning into civilian life after years serving our country can be a struggle especially when looking for a new career. But, D.C. based Veteran Central is making it a bit easier.
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Catholic University students create silent sanctuary
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After two years, dozens of architecture students at Catholic University will see their plans for a silent sanctuary become reality this summer.
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D.C. Housing Authority: Helping public housing residents become home owners
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The District of Columbia Housing Authority has created a program to help residents of public housing move closer to their dream of home ownership.
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HIV, Hepatitis C rapid testing now in D.C.
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A D.C. pharmacy has become the first in the nation to screen for HIV and Hepatitis C with a new rapid test—providing results in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee.
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Hope for Henry Foundation brings cheer to local hospitalized children
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A local couple is helping some very sick children in the metro area by giving them a dose of the best medicine—laughter. Laurie Strongin and Allen Goldberg created the Hope For Henry Foundation in memory of their son who passed away from a rare disease.
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More speed cameras in D.C. under Mayor Gray proposal (Poll)
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A proposal to put more traffic cameras in the district is getting a lot of criticism. The plan is part of D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray’s 2013 budget plan. Tell us: is D.C. going to far with its speed camera program?
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Speed cameras all over D.C. in Mayor Gray proposal
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A proposal to put more traffic cameras in the district is getting a lot of criticism. The plan is part of D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray’s 2013 budget plan.
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Nuclear bomb in D.C. would devastate district, study finds
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If a new government study is correct, the flash alone of a nuclear bomb detonated in downtown D.C. would temporarily blind driver’s miles away on the beltway.
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Parking meter, parking sign conflict anger drivers
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An annoying issue in northwest Washington had drivers getting parking tickets and businesses crying foul--parking meters are not allowing drivers to park for the time printed on parking signs.
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Cherry Blossoms commemorated with local woman's book
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In the midst of thousands of people descending onto D.C. to celebrate the cherry blossom centennial, a local woman is commemorating the occasion with the release of her book: Cherry Blossoms.
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Alonte Sutton killer sentenced to 36 years in prison
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Omare Cotton, 30, who was charged with the killing of D.C. intern Alonte Sutton, 18, was sentenced to 36 and a half years in prison.
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Cherry blossom festival welcomes new features
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This year’s 100 year celebration of the cherry blossoms is also welcoming in new features for the festivities.
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Mike Daisey Apple play to come back to D.C.
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A D.C. threatre has apologized for calling the controversial Apple Inc.-bashing monologue a nonfiction, but, they are still bringing the play back to the district this summer.
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D.C. Cherry Blossom: Traffic headaches
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While everybody agrees the cherry trees are worth the trip, the biggest challenge is for those who drive here.
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Man dies following stabbing at The Library Bar & Grill in Northeast
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The Library Bar & Grill was hosting a party they called "March Madness" Saturday night--billed as a "Grande Finale Fete" for the bar "before they close their doors forever."
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Cherry blossoms to bring large crowds, traffic congestion
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The mild weather, combined with cherry blossoms and large crowds, could be slowing down drivers around the National Mall. But the Park Service is already making some changes to help the flow of traffic.
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