Washington, D.C., Bid for 2024 Olympics Could Help Poor Neighborhoods and Unite the Region

Washington, D.C., bid for 2024 Olympics could help poor neighborhoods and unite the region
The effort to land the Olympics moved forward last week with the formal launch of an exploratory group, called DC 2024 … 2012 Games. Washington would be the official host city in 2024, but plenty of events would be held in Maryland and … washington d.c. – Bing News

Wal-Mart and Washington D.C. in minimum wage showdown
The bill, approved by the City Council two months ago, would require big retailers to pay a 50 percent premium on the local minimum wage of $ 8.25 per hour, with backers saying that Wal-Mart and others can easily afford it to get into the … washington d.c. – Bing News