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DC crystal 'cheat' sues for pay
September 4, 2010WASHINGTON -- The DC interior designer charged with committing fraud to get a $1.3 million homeland-security contract sued the feds to try to collect $130,000 under the very same contract, court documents reveal. Darlene Mathis-Gardner also got a $5.4 million no-bid contract to design custom crystal stemware...
The Idea of Race Flavors DC Revival of 1950s Comedy 'Sabrina Fair'; Susan Heyward Is Sabrina
September 4, 2010Samuel A. Taylor's romantic comedy Sabrina Fair, better known as the Audrey Hepburn film "Sabrina," will get a fresh twist at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC, Oct. 1-24. The title role of a chauffeur's daughter — who is the object of affection from two rich brothers — will be played by black actress Susan Heyward.
Car Czar Rattner's Memoir Opens Curtain on Auto Bailouts
September 4, 2010WASHINGTON DC September 3, 2010; The NADA newsletter reported that the Obama administration vetoed attempts by General Motors to abandon its Detroit headquarters a new book by a former top auto adviser reveals.
National Unemployment Rate Increases in August
September 4, 2010Washington, DC (AP) -- The unemployment rate rose in August for the first time in four months as weak hiring by private employers wasn't enough to keep pace with a large increase in the number of people looking for work.
Kia Moves to Change its Image, Hamsters and All - Watch New TV Commercials
September 4, 2010Washington DC September 3, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that to most Americans, at least to those who are aware of the brand, Kia is often associated with the cheap-and-cheerful products that long dominated its lineup after it introduced its U.S. dealer network in 1994.
Unemployment Rate Rises as Labor Force Expands
September 4, 2010Washington DC (AP) - The unemployment rate rose in August for the first time in four months as weak hiring by private employers wasn't enough to keep pace with a...
RUG IS CENTERPIECE OF OVAL OFFICE MAKEOVER
September 4, 2010WASHINGTON, DC -- A new oval rug is gracing the oval office of US President Barak Obama. The rug has been receiving press kudos all week as "the centerpiece of the room." It was made by The Scott Group of Grand Rapids, MI.
Essential Media Partners Launches New Discounted Pass for Washington DC Bus Tours and Attractions
September 4, 2010Essential Media Partners (EMP) announces the launch of two new products under its new NOW-Washington DC Brand: the NOW PASS and NOW CARD just in time for the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Botox maker to pay $600 million for off-label misuse
September 4, 2010WASHINGTON DC, United States - Allergan, the maker of the popular anti-wrinkle treatment Botox, said Wednesday it had agreed to pay 600 million dollars to settle a US probe into illegal marketing for so-called off-label uses.
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY CONTINUES OUTREACH MEETS WITH ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION SPONSOR CONGRESSMAN ADAM SCHIFF
September 4, 2010Washington, DC - As part of its continued push to secure a floor vote on H. Res. 252, the Armenian Genocide resolution, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) met last week with bill sponsor, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA).
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