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Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Virginia's Electoral College Makes Election Official

Members of the Electoral College met yesterday in state capitols around the country.

U.S. Naval Academy Hoping to Boost Efforts to Attract Minority Students.

In Annapolis, the U.S. Naval Academy is hoping to boost efforts to attract minority students.

"Art Beat" with Stephanie Kaye - Tuesday, December 16, 2008

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Montgomery County Council President Wants Other County Workers To Give Up Raise

In Maryland's Montgomery County, teachers and support staff have agreed to give up yearly raises to help close a county budget shortfall.

Part Two: Truancy in D.C.

Even though school attendance is required by the law in D.C., approximately 20 percent of public and charter school children in the District have racked up more than 15 days of unexcused absences.

Cell Phone Companies Warn of Delays During Inauguration.

First, Inauguration planners warned there were no rooms left. Then they predicted roads and subways would be overwhelmed by the crush of visitors.

DCPS Chancellor Says Secretary of Education Good Pick

The Chancellor of D.C.'s Public Schools, Michelle Rhee, says she thinks President-elect Barack Obama's pick for Education Secretary is a good choice.

Secret Santa Drops Presents in Sterling

A mystery Santa Claus has delivered nearly 500 toys to a northern Virginia church.

Power Breakfast for December 16, 2008

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Baltimore Officials Says President-elect Obama Will Give Public Speech Enroute

Officials in Baltimore say President-elect Barack Obama plans to make a public speech in the city during his train trip to Washington three days before his inauguration.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Investigation Faults Agencies In Embezzlement Case

Over a 20 year period, Harriet Walters embezzled $48 million by creating fake tax refunds.

Local Nonprofit Leaders Meet to Address Recession

More than 500 leaders of Washington-area non-profits gathered to compare notes at the aptly titled conference: Nonprofit 911.

Busiest Day Of The Year For Post Offices

U.S. Postal officials say today will be the busiest mailing day of the year.

New Public Address System For Metro Stations

Metro has started using a new public address system in dozens of underground rail stations in hopes of improving poor sound quality.

USO Celebrates 1.5 Million Care Packages

Each year, the United Service Organizations sends "care" packages to members of the U.S. military and this weekend, Jessica Forres watched as volunteers celebrated completion of the one and a half millionth package at Fort Belvoir in Virginia.

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