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Pentagon Recalls 'Most' Furloughed Civilian Workers

The plan will bring hundreds of thousands of workers back to work next week. News of the recall comes hours after the House of Representatives passed a bill approving back pay for 800,000 federal workers idled by the government shutdown.
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D.C. Debates Changes To Building-Height Limits

Local and federal officials are butting heads over the possibility of changing building-height limits in Washington, D.C.

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Obama Open To Name Change For Washington Redskins

President Obama says that if he owned the Washington Redskins, he would "think about changing" the team name.

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Study Says Bi-County Parkway Will Not Turn Dulles Into Cargo Hub

Transportation officials hope the Bi-County Parkway will turn Dulles Airport into a major air cargo hub, but a new study says that won't happen.

Politics

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Analysis: Lawmakers Praise Capitol Police Response To Shooting Incident

David Hawkings talks about the latest in the government shutdown, and how it affected Capitol Police's response to yesterday's shooting incident in D.C.

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Shutdown Showdown: Assessing Obama's Negotiating Tactics

President Obama says he won't negotiate with Republicans over the debt ceiling, but he's happy to talk once the government is open and the full faith and credit of the United States is assured. Experts in negotiation weigh in about the tactics and the strategy being used during the budget impasse.
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Monitoring For Signs Of Bias In Media's Shutdown Reporting

The federal government has been partially closed for four days now. While covering the shutdown, newsrooms are struggling with how to be even-handed while accurately explaining what's happening.
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For Tea Party, Shutdown Is Worth The Pain

Polls may show most Americans are unhappy about the shutdown, but for members of the Tea Party and other conservatives, the current clash over the Affordable Care Act is essential.

Arts

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Art Beat With Lauren Landau, October 4

This weekend you can show a little neighborly love at three local festivals.
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National Cathedral Raises Awareness About Bullying Of LGBT Community

This weekend the Washington National Cathedral is hosting a series of events aimed at honoring and remembering LGBT youth who have suffered from hate-inspired bullying, discrimination, and violence.

Environment

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Shenandoah National Park Plans Controlled Burn

Access to Big Meadows at Shenandoah National Park will be restricted while park officials conduct a controlled burn.

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When Islands Pop Out Of The Sea

When a powerful earthquake struck Pakistan last week, it triggered a mud volcano that created a new island just off the country's southern coast. It turns out this kind of thing happens every so often. Just ask Charles Darwin.