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Friday, October 4, 2013

Analysis: Stop Calling Federal Employees 'Nonessential'

As the government shutdown progresses, federal employees have taken to being placed into "essential" and "nonessential" categories. Max Stier of the Partnership for Public Service explains why this is a mistake.

Man Sets Himself On Fire On National Mall

A man has been flown to the hospital after witnesses say he dumped gasoline on his head and set himself on fire.

Maryland Gun Dealer Believes Assault Ban Has Plenty Of Holes

Some Maryland gun dealers say the state's new gun ban will not be effective in preventing mass shootings.

D.C. To Pick Up Trash At Shuttered National Parks In City

The federal government isn't picking up trash at its parks in Washington, so the D.C. government will do it instead.

Major Weekend Track Work To Interrupt Red Line

Three Red Line stations will be closed this weekend, with shuttles operating between Dupont Circle and NoMa-Gallaudet.

Harpers Ferry Merchants Take Steps To Keep Visits Up During Shutdown

The government shutdown has united merchants and officials in Harpers Ferry in hopes of keeping visitors coming to the historic destination.

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New Polls Finds That McAuliffe Leads Cuccinelli By Five Points

In the race for Virginia's top elected office, it's Democrat Terry McAuliffe at 42 percent and Republican Ken Cuccinelli at 37 percent. Libertarian Robert Sarvis is drawing between eight and 10 percent.

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.

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.

Extended Shutdown Could Cost Maryland $5 Million In Lost Daily Revenue

Maryland is heavily dependent on the federal government for employment, a reality that is hurting the state as the federal government remains shuttered.

Got A Question Or Complaint About D.C. Public Schools? Now Someone Will Listen

On any given day, the Critical Response Team at D.C. Public Schools can field up to 300 calls from parents worrying about everything from Pre-K enrollment to a decades-old homecoming award never given.

Woman Shot To Death At U.S. Capitol After Chase Identified

Law enforcement have identified the woman killed in Thursday's high-speed chase that ended at the U.S. Capitol as 34-year-old Miriam Carey of Stamford, Connecticut.

Your Letters

We'll pause in the midst of a tumultuous week to pass the microphone to listeners and read from their letters.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Police Chase Ends In Shots Fired Outside U.S. Capitol

A woman was shot and killed Thursday afternoon after trying to ram a security barricade at the White House, which set off a chase in which one Capitol Police officer was injured.

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