Washington, D.C. Businesses Offering Discounts and Freebies to Furloughed Federal Workers

Washington, D.C. businesses offering discounts and freebies to furloughed federal workers
At least 800,000 federal employees have been furoughed as part of the shutdown. But they won’t be going hungry because at least a dozen Washington, D.C. restaurants will be offering free food to them as long as the shutdown continues. A growing … washington d.c. – Bing News

Will tropical storm Karen dump heavy rain on Washington, D.C.?
Tropical storm Karen has nearly reached hurricane strength in the southern Gulf of Mexico and should move inland along the northern Gulf coast Saturday. Then, it will hook up with a cold front and head up the East Coast. Heavy rain is likely to … washington d.c. – Bing News

Washington vs. D.C.: How the Shutdown Pits the Government Against Its City
For the people who make the government run on a daily basis, whether government paychecks arrive is not a public-policy question but a personal solvency one. Official “Washington” is wrestling with how long the government will stay closed. But for “D … washington d.c. – Bing News

D.C. Tourists Find Many Closed Doors
Tourists looking to explore Washington, D.C., Tuesday were treated to a warm, sunny day – and lots of closed doors. Visitors flocked to the Lincoln Memorial, but instead of taking pictures next to the famous statue of Abraham Lincoln, they … washington d.c. – Bing News