District of Columbia's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program

Tai Schroeder, 17, and Gelatia Araia, 14, today were named the District of Columbia's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.
http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/district-columbias-top-two-youth-130100711.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:01:00 -0800

Verizon Foundation Awarded Nonprofits in Maryland and the Nation's Capital More Than $10.1 Million in 2011

BALTIMORE, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit groups in Maryland and the District of Columbia that focused on education programs , domestic violence prevention and using technology to deliver or enhance ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/verizon-foundation-awarded-nonprofits-maryland-134800579.html

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:48:00 -0800

Top Youth Volunteers in Each State Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program

America’s 102 most outstanding youth volunteers – two from each state and the District of Columbia – were named State Honorees today by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for exemplary acts of volunteerism.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/top-youth-volunteers-state-selected-130000230.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 -0800

Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders of Columbia Laboratories, Inc. of Upcoming Deadline -- CBRX

NEW YORK -- Shareholders of Columbia Laboratories, Inc. ("Columbia" or the "Company") are reminded of the securities class action lawsuit filed against Columbia and certain of its officers. ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pomerantz-law-firm-reminds-shareholders-193205992.html

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:32:05 -0800

A timeline of U.S. laws on same-sex marriage

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that California's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. Same-sex marriage is illegal in the vast majority of U.S. states, while only six -- New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont -- and the District of Columbia allow it. California will make seven, although the ruling is on hold while proponents ...
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/timeline-u-laws-same-sex-marriage-192331879.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:23:31 -0800

Timeline: U.S. laws on same-sex marriage

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that California's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. Same-sex marriage is illegal in the vast majority of U.S. states, while only six -- New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Iowa, New Hampshire, Vermont -- and the District of Columbia allow it. California will make seven, although the ruling is on hold while proponents ...
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/timeline-u-laws-same-sex-marriage-191325322.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:13:25 -0800

Economic Confidence Highest in D.C., Lowest in W.Va.

Residents of the District of Columbia and North Dakota expressed the most confidence in the U.S. economy last year, while those in West Virginia and Maine expressed the least. Economic confidence declined in all states last year.
http://www.gallup.com/poll/152468/Economic-Confidence-Highest-Lowest.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication

Published: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:12:07 -0800

Sri Lanka’s economic, social progress highlighted

Sri Lanka’s 64th Independence Day celebration was held at the University of the District of Columbia on February 4, an event that featured traditional Sri Lanka dances and speeches and appearances by diplomats and US government officials.
http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/02/08/news54.asp

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:48:13 -0800

House to consider D.C. special election bill

A House committee will consider a bill that would give the District of Columbia more flexibility about when to hold special elections for local office.
http://www.wtop.com/?sid=2737631&nid=109

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:19:43 -0800

Gazette.Net: Lawmakers encouraged to strengthen cell phone ban for drivers

Maryland needs to fall in line with other states and strengthen its distracted driving laws, proponents said at a bill hearing Tuesday in Annapolis. Nine states and the District of Columbia have hand-held cell phone bans and enforce the law as a primary offense.
http://www.gazette.net/article/20120208/NEWS/702089310/1029/lawmakers-encouraged-to-strengthen-cell-phone-ban&template=gazette

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:30 -0800