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Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. "D.C." is an abbreviation for the District of Columbia, the federal district coextensive with the city of Washington. The city is named after George Washington, military leader of the American Revolution and the first President of the United States. Columbia in this context is an early poetic name for the United States of America.

The city is commonly referred to as D.C., the District, or simply Washington. Historically, it was called the Federal City or Washington City. To avoid confusion with the state of Washington, located in the Pacific Northwest, the city is often called simply D.C.. To locals, the entire metropolitan area, including suburbs, is "D.C."

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News from Washington, D.C. from TheHill.com

No singing, no dancing, no crazy hats - just colorful words

Oct 2, 2008 4:42 pm

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) is particularly fond of Alice in Wonderland.

20 Questions with Bob Barr

Oct 2, 2008 4:40 pm

Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr doesn’t have cameras following him day and night like the Republican and Democratic contenders.

Two eggs over Rep. Welch with turkey and stolen curly fries

Oct 1, 2008 4:40 pm

Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) is wholesome, the kind of man who shines his apples before he eats them.

Chef 101 with Ryan Morgan

Oct 1, 2008 4:37 pm

Ryan Morgan of Art and Soul

Rep. Frank injects his weight into debate

Oct 1, 2008 4:32 pm

Sure, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.) is concerned about the crisis on Wall Street.

Latest news from Washington Business Journal

Court blocks Wachovia-Wells Fargo deal

Oct 5, 2008 1:36 pm

A New York judge has put a temporary hold on Wells Fargo & Co.’s proposed $15.1 billion buyout of Wachovia Corp., Citigroup Inc. announced Saturday night. (WB) (C) (WFC)

Bailout package is a win for solar power industry

Oct 3, 2008 9:00 pm

Hidden within the bailout legislation passed by the House on Friday is a gem for manufacturers in the solar power industry.

Dow Jones loses 7.3% this week

Oct 3, 2008 8:36 pm

In Wall Street’s most volatile week this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost nearly 823 points, a 7.3 percent weeklong decline. (FNM) (FRE) (MAR) (GD) (GCI) (WPO) (SLM) (SRZ)

Local banks see opportunities with either Wells Fargo or Citigroup

Oct 3, 2008 6:50 pm

While questions remain about which bank will ultimately purchase Wachovia Corp., it is unclear how the Washington area would react differently to a Wells Fargo deal versus a Citigroup deal. (C) (WC) (...

Inova Health System partners with DOD to train nurses

Oct 3, 2008 6:30 pm

The Department of Defense and Inova Health System announced Friday a joint effort to recruit, train and license military spouses in health care and nursing jobs in Northern Virginia.

Technology & Management Services wins DHS job

Oct 3, 2008 6:10 pm

Technology & Management Services Inc., a portfolio company of National Interest Security Company LLC, has secured an $8.2 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security.

George Washington University to unveil new graduate center

Oct 3, 2008 5:51 pm

The George Washington University will open its new graduate education center in Alexandria Oct. 7.

House passes bailout bill

Oct 3, 2008 5:29 pm

The House voted 263-171 in favor of the $700 billion financial bailout package Friday, sending it to President Bush for his signature.

EntreMed transfers to Nasdaq Capital Market

Oct 3, 2008 4:56 pm

EntreMed Inc. transferred to the Nasdaq Capital Market on Friday to buy more time to achieve a minimum $1 bid price. (ORXE) (PANC)

Revolution Health merges with Waterfront Media

Oct 3, 2008 3:25 pm

Revolution Health, the online health venture owned by AOL founder Steve Case’s Revolution LLC, has agreed to merge with Waterfront Media in a $300 million deal.

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