An America Built to Last
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered a final, proud salute to the colors under which more than a million of our fellow citizens foughtRead more...
Lifting Sunday Hunting Ban may put Virginia Hunters Back in Business
A Senate committee has approved compromise legislation to allow Virginians to hunt on Sundays. The Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Committee voted 11-4 to lift the state's ban on Sunday hunting. The bill recommended by the panel would permit hunting on Sundays only on private land in Virginia.Read more...
BUZZWORTHY/Madhattter on the Loose
Washingtonians got to take a trip down the rabbit hole to The Mad Hatter’s Dance Party for the 11th Annual Jete Society Dance Party via the ballroom at the Ritz Carlton Washington. One of the most popular young professionals events in Washington, this year's event celebrated the WashingtonRead more...
Hilton Celebrates The Dragon
The Chinese zodiac-year of the Dragon symbolizes a year of some of the mightiest traits. Ambition, dominance, passion and drive all carry the fate of 2012 - plunging headfirst into the new year, unafraid of challenge or subtlety. Hilton Hotels & Resorts, with their program, Hilton Huanying, has the same mentality, takingRead more...
Virginia Officials Hopeful about High-Speed Rail
Advocates of a high-speed rail system through Virginia and North Carolina will seek federal funding this year and hope to begin service around the year 2030. “We are going to go to Washington sometime in the summer or fall to meet with congressional representatives to talk about federal funding for rail transportation with an emphasis on high-speed rail,” said state DelegateRead more...
MY VIEW/Beyond the Food-Energy-Water Nexus
At this week's World Economic Forum, the food-energy-water nexus will be a common theme running through many conversations, and that is a good thing. Water, food and energy security are chronic impediments to economic growth and social stability. But now we need to take the next step, and look at what underlies that nexus.Read more...
In Community
Ted Leonsis on his E-Friendship with 'Big Ken' Holden
When Maria Shriver and I were classmates at Georgetown, she introduced me to her brothers and I developed an unbelievable, unfathomable amount of respect for the Shriver family and most especially for Eunice, who I considered a Saint, and one of the 10 most important women in our country's history.... (Read More)
Ted Leonsis on his E-Friendship with 'Big Ken' HoldenWhen Maria Shriver and I were classmates at Georgetown, she introduced me to her brothers and I developed an unbelievable, unfathomable amount of respect for the Shriver family and most especially for Eunice, who I considered a Saint, and one of the 10 most important women in our country's history.... (Read More)
In Local Tastes
Alexandria Restaurant Week Returns
With both locally owned and operated neighborhood restaurants as well as nationally recognized chef‐owned eateries, Alexandria is a flavorful melting pot in the truest sense. Alexandria restaurants have taken their place alongside D.C. restaurants as some of the best in the nation with ... (Read More)
Alexandria Restaurant Week Returns With both locally owned and operated neighborhood restaurants as well as nationally recognized chef‐owned eateries, Alexandria is a flavorful melting pot in the truest sense. Alexandria restaurants have taken their place alongside D.C. restaurants as some of the best in the nation with ... (Read More)
In Local Style
Treasures of the First Families
The Washington Winter Show, opening this weekend Jan. 5-8 at the Katzen Center at American University, is ringing in the new year with over 40 antique and fine arts dealers - celebrating the White House and this year’s theme, "Treasures of the First Families." Led this year by Honorary Chair ... (Read More)
Treasures of the First Families The Washington Winter Show, opening this weekend Jan. 5-8 at the Katzen Center at American University, is ringing in the new year with over 40 antique and fine arts dealers - celebrating the White House and this year’s theme, "Treasures of the First Families." Led this year by Honorary Chair ... (Read More)
In Politics
MULLINGS/The Tyranny of Dead Ideas
If only these debates were important, or moved votes, or caused some changes in the race, I might not mind that they come about every 18 hours. You know what happened in South Carolina: In five days, including two debates, the race turned upside down and what appeared to have been a easy, if surprising, win for Mitt ... (Read More)
MULLINGS/The Tyranny of Dead IdeasIf only these debates were important, or moved votes, or caused some changes in the race, I might not mind that they come about every 18 hours. You know what happened in South Carolina: In five days, including two debates, the race turned upside down and what appeared to have been a easy, if surprising, win for Mitt ... (Read More)
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