Washington, D.C. Sees Bump in Booze Sales During Shutdown

Washington, D.C. sees bump in booze sales during shutdown
“The one area where we’ve seen an increase is the alcohol tax has increased in the District (of) Columbia. I won’t try to speculate as to why,” he said. It’s possible that area bars and restaurants saw the bump after offering an array of … washington d.c. – Bing News

Two D.C. stations reject Oneida Indians’ ad on mascot
The Oneida Indian Nation’s campaign against the team name of the Washington pro football club ran into a speed bump when two Washington D.C. radio stations declined to air the proposed ads this weekend. WJFK and WPGC decided not to run an ad … washington d.c. – Bing News

‘Lincoln’s Citadel: The Civil War in Washington, D.C.’ by Kenneth J. Winkle
Owing to the tangled sequence of congressional maneuvers, backroom bargaining and presidential fiat that placed the federal city on the banks of the lower Potomac River, Washington became, in the years 1861-65, the most peculiar war capital in … washington d.c. – Bing News

Wal-Mart Battle Highlights Gap Between Washington and D.C.
Last month, some of us in Washington were captivated by an epic battle on the District of Columbia Council. At the urging of labor and community groups (with backing from local businesses that compete with Wal-Mart Stores Inc.), the council … washington d.c. – Bing News