Wal-Mart Vows to Open D.C. Stores, After Mayor Vetoes Wage Bill

Wal-Mart vows to open D.C. stores, after mayor vetoes wage bill
Wal-Mart said it will resume plans to open stores in Washington D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray on Thursday overturned a new law, which would have required big box stores like Wal-Mart (WMT, Fortune 500) to pay no less than $ 12.50 an hour in combined … washington d.c. – Bing News

Washington DC mayor vetoes ‘living wage’ bill aimed at big retailers
Washington, D.C.’s Mayor Vincent Gray on Thursday vetoed the so-called “living wage bill” that would have required big-box retailers such as Wal-Mart to pay workers at least $ 12.50 an hour. “While the intentions of its supporters were good, this bill is … washington d.c. – Bing News

House history workshops in Washington, D.C.
The Humanities Council of Washington DC and the D.C. Public Library are sponsoring a workshop on researching the history of your home. When the workshop was offered in the spring, it filled up quickly. To avoid being shut out, you’ll want to … washington d.c. – Bing News