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Dec 23, 2020

70,000 Virginians Could Receive Backlogged Jobless Benefits Under New Northam Order

The governor also plans to provide $200 million in payroll tax relief to businesses that laid off workers due to the pandemic.

Dec 21, 2020

Trump Signs Executive Order Making ‘Beautiful’ The Standard For D.C.’s Federal Buildings

The order sets classical architecture as the preferred style for new federal buildings in the District.

Dec 27, 2019

Washington-Area Federal Workers Will Get Largest Raise In A Decade

Starting Jan. 5, most Washington-Baltimore-area federal employees will receive a pay increase at 3.52 percent, the highest rate among metro areas.

Mar 07, 2017

Five Arrested During Sit-In At Customs And Border Protection

“The day after the revised travel ban we thought that we needed to speak truth to power.”

Mar 06, 2017

There’s An Emergency Rally Against New Travel Ban On Tuesday Morning

It starts at 8 a.m. outside the headquarters of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Feb 08, 2017

Evangelicals Take Out Ad In The Washington Post Denouncing Trump’s Refugee Ban

At least one faith leader from each state is backing it under the umbrella of non-profit World Relief.

Feb 08, 2017

Lawsuit Argues ‘Two-for-One’ Regulation Executive Order Is Unconstitutional

“When you make policy by tweet, it yields irrational rules”

Jan 29, 2017

Local Congressmen Demanded To Speak With Customs And Border Protection At Dulles, Were Refused

They say CBP is violating a federal court order.

Jan 28, 2017

Rally To Welcome Refugees Happening Saturday At Dulles

People plan to gather at 5 p.m. at Door 1 for international arrivals.

Jan 26, 2017

D.C. Council Unanimously Vows Not To Cooperate With Attempts To Infringe On Rights

In the resolution, the council declares its “intention to defend the safety, dignity, and liberty of all our residents.”

 
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