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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
Mar 18, 2010 10:45 pm
The Kennedy Center is known for hosting some of the countrys most accomplished artists in its classy atmosphere but one of the best performances it pulls Read more...
Mar 18, 2010 10:45 pm
The Kennedy Center is known for hosting some of the countrys most accomplished artists in its classy atmosphere but one of the best performances it pulls Read more...
What's on your nightstand? Rep. Brad Miller (D-N.C.)
Mar 18, 2010 10:40 pm
What book is on your nightstand right now? Read more...
Romney has nothing to apologize for in his new book, No Apology
Mar 18, 2010 10:31 pm
As the latest example of that subset of political books designed to advance a politicians presidential ambitions see Barack Obamas 2006 tome, The Read more...
Biden toasts Irish holiday with water: My grandfather Finnegan would roll over in his ...
Mar 17, 2010 11:18 pm
Vice President Joe Bidens late mother, Jean, would have approved of his St. Patricks Day breakfast. But his grandfather Finnegan? Not so much. Read more...
Biden toasts Irish holiday with water: My grandfather Finnegan would roll over in his ...
Mar 17, 2010 11:18 pm
Vice President Joe Bidens late mother, Jean, would have approved of his St. Patricks Day breakfast. But his grandfather Finnegan? Not so much. Read more...
Karl Rove was the only WH staffer with a BlackBerry on September 11
Mar 17, 2010 11:16 pm
Senior White House adviser Karl Rove was the only White House staff member with a BlackBerry device on Sept. 11, 2001. Read more...
Rep. David Obey jams on the harmonica, NIH director plays backup guitar
Mar 17, 2010 11:13 pm
House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey (D-Wis.) jammed on the harmonica Tuesday night at Research!Americas 14th Annual Advocacy Awards. Read more...
Latest news from Washington Business Journal
Survey: Rockville businesses are looking to hire in 2010
Mar 19, 2010 9:29 pm
Nearly 70 percent of companies surveyed in Rockville plan to hire this year, according to a report presented Friday by Rockville Economic Development Inc.
AOL goes 'local' with $10M VC fund
Mar 19, 2010 8:05 pm
AOL Inc. continues to bet on local content, establishing a $10 million venture capital fund it will use to make investments in startups focused on local markets. (AOL)
Georgetown will get a Capella Hotel
Mar 19, 2010 6:01 pm
Capella Hotels and Resorts, an ultra-upscale hotel development company founded by a former Ritz-Carlton executive, will open its latest property in Georgetown.
Arts Council of Fairfax names CEO
Mar 19, 2010 5:19 pm
Five months after its CEO died from cancer, the Arts Council of Fairfax has named a new chief.
Maryland outs top 50 tax scofflaws
Mar 19, 2010 5:15 pm
The Maryland Comptrollers office has published the names of 25 businesses and 25 individuals it calls the states top tax scofflaws, which collectively owe more than $7.9 million in unpaid taxes, penal...
MicroStrategy added to SP SmallCap 600
Mar 19, 2010 3:48 pm
Vienna-based MicroStrategy Inc. has seen its stock more than double in the last year, and that boost in market value will land it on the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. (MSTR)
Mar 19, 2010 3:27 pm
Herndon-based SteelCloud Inc., which has hitched its wagon to the popularity of the BlackBerry, saw sales fall as it narrowed its focus, though it reported significantly lower losses for its latest qu...
ICx Technologies expects profitable year
Mar 18, 2010 9:06 pm
Arlington-based ICx Technologies Inc., which makes detection systems used in airports and other secured settings, cut its annual loss and forecasts that 2010 will be its first profitable year. (ICXT) ...
Good news, bad news in D.C's refinancing
Mar 18, 2010 6:53 pm
The District is saving a bundle in interest expenses thanks to last weeks new bond sale, but the citys chief financial officer warns the benefits are near term and future borrowing may be in jeopardy....
Maryland delegates weighing a bill extending millionaires' tax
Mar 18, 2010 5:48 pm
Maryland's House of Delegates is considering a bill that would make permanent the so-called millionaires' tax, which is currently set to expire this year.
