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President Barack Obama is delivering a statement on the growing IRS scandal.

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You’ll see them in evening and morning rush-hour lanes, in the bus stops, in the crosswalks, on the sidewalks, in “no parking” zones and in commercial loading zones. In short, you see them parked everywhere.]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 16:27:24 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/MCDONNELLGIFTSINVESTIGATION_722x406_28529219865.jpg
The governor told reporters Monday that while it wouldn't have been his choice for the body to be buried in the Commonwealth, it's a matter of private property.]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 07:47:30 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/ken-cuccinelli-154281940.jpg
The plan would reduce the personal income tax from 5.75 percent to 5 percent and the corporate tax rate from 6 percent to 4 percent.

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The Labor Department is investigating Capital Bikeshare after a former employee alleged that the popular bicycle-sharing network make have underpaid some of its workers for more than two years.

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It’s election season in Prince George’s County. On May 6, 7 and 14, over a dozen municipalities go to the polls. Here’s a brief roundup of the registered candidates by city -- and what you need to know...]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 20:32:51 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/160*120/FB13.JPG
Mark Zuckerberg has clicked "Like" on the Keystone XL Pipeline — and now his timeline is going to be chock-full of angry. The Facebook founder and CEO recently started a political advocacy group called FWD.us —...

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Why April 1 was picked for the next mayoral election -- and why some want to move the date.]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 08:56:08 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/DC+Council+040813.jpg
The D.C. Council approved a contract with a health care firm to do $542 million worth of Medicaid business with the District.

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News4's Mark Segraves live-tweets breakfast with the D.C. Council and Mayor Vincent Gray.]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:08:30 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/180*120/WHCDSurprises.jpg
Was RGIII really a no-show at the coveted White House Correspondents Dinner? Judy Kurtz from "The Hill" gives NBC4 the secrets from the big event.]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:05:49 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/7825243_R5PSEGRAVESFRISBEEPKG_722x406_28094019578.jpg
Frisbee teams say they are being forced off fields near the White House. The National Park Service says it's part of a beautification effort to restore the Ellipse. The teams are seeking the help...]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:25:16 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/20130423LauraAndBarbara2.jpg
Five living presidents converge to dedicate the George W. Bush Presidential Center.]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:24:05 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/120511+Ken+Cuccinelli+2.jpg
Ken Cuccinelli borrows a page from Barack Obama's playbook.

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Residents poured out onto the streets of Boston and broke out in song after the capture of the second suspect in the marathon bombings. This happened on Hemenway Street which borders the...]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:54:03 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/uncle-suspects-01.jpg
The uncle of the suspects accused of Monday's Boston Marathon Explosions speaks. From NBC Washington.

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The uncle of two young men suspected of planting two bombs at the Boston Marathon urged his nephews to turn themselves in during an emotional interview outside his Maryland home.]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:03:04 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/boston_suspects_vid_thumb.jpg
Surveillance video released by the FBI shows two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI at 800-CALL-FBI.]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:09:33 -0400 http://media.nbcwashington.com/images/213*120/Boston_flags.jpg
The owner of Charles Street Supply Co. in Boston had to make a difficult decision on whether to reopen the day after the bombings. He did, and people who want to show patriotism are buying all of...

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A letter addressed to a U.S. senator from Mississippi has tested positive for the dangerous poison ricin, the FBI said Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday evening that the toxin was sent to...

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Sen. Chris Murphy is asking media mogul Rupert Murdoch not to broadcast a NASCAR race sponsored by the National Rifle Association, amid intensifying debate in Washington over new measures to curb

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If California Attorney General Kamala Harris is the nation's "best-looking attorney general," as President Barack Obama said last week (before apologizing but not retracting), she's also the most...

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Va. Gov. Bob McDonnell has embarked on a 16-day trade mission to Asia.

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Race is never far away from D.C. politics, particularly in the at-large race for council.

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Should McDonnell have disclosed a $15,000 gift one of his major campaign donors made to pay for the wedding's catering?

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Robin Kelly will head to Washington, D.C. this week to become the next congresswoman from Illinois. With 92 percent of precincts reporting as of 9 p.m., Kelly had earned 72 percent of the vote,...

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