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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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Gov. Tim Kaine wants to cut workers, raise cigarette taxes in Va.

Dec 17, 2008 10:37 pm

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine spoke to General Assembly budget committees Tuesday to describe his plan to raise revenue and cut costs to match shrinking revenues.

STG International wins $84M with Homeland Security

Dec 17, 2008 10:22 pm

STG International Inc. has won a contract worth $84 million to provide services to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office with the Department of Homeland Security.

Lockheed Martin wins $89.5M Army contract

Dec 17, 2008 9:46 pm

Lockheed Martin Corp. has announced its has received an $89.5 million follow-on contract to do repair and maintenance work on sensors and other equipment on the Apache attack helicopter. (LMT)

National Venture Capital Association predicts investment slowdown into 2009

Dec 17, 2008 9:03 pm

The National Venture Capital Association predicts that 2009 will be another slow year for investment in venture backed businesses throughout most sectors.

Wachovia settles suit over merger

Dec 17, 2008 8:56 pm

Wachovia Corp. has settled a class-action lawsuit brought by an investor who sought to block the company’s sale to Wells Fargo & Co. (WB) (WFC)

Business wants more money for health care technology

Dec 17, 2008 8:53 pm

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) delivered recommendations for using technology to overhaul the country’s health care system to Congress and President-elect ...

Ken Paulson quits USA Today for Newseum

Dec 17, 2008 8:50 pm

Ken Paulson, a veteran of the Gannett Co. Inc. chain, has quit his four-year post as editor of USA Today to work for the Newseum and the Freedom Forum.

Holland & Knight establishes Madoff Advisory Group

Dec 17, 2008 7:09 pm

Holland & Knight has formed a Madoff Advisory Group to help clients with strategies related to any losses resulting from involvement with entities controlled by Bernard Madoff.

ASCII to get better insurance rates

Dec 17, 2008 7:02 pm

The ASCII Group Inc. has teamed with Association Health Programs in to help its 2,000 members cut health insurance costs.

Survey: employee retention a top worry

Dec 17, 2008 6:36 pm

Holding on to prized employees is a top concern for employers, even in today’s economy, according to a survey developed by Robert Half International.

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