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Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. "D.C." is an abbreviation for the District of Columbia, the federal district coextensive with the city of Washington. The city is named after George Washington, military leader of the American Revolution and the first President of the United States. Columbia in this context is an early poetic name for the United States of America.

The city is commonly referred to as D.C., the District, or simply Washington. Historically, it was called the Federal City or Washington City. To avoid confusion with the state of Washington, located in the Pacific Northwest, the city is often called simply D.C.. To locals, the entire metropolitan area, including suburbs, is "D.C."

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EagleBank could be lead sponsor of Congressional Bowl

Sep 5, 2008 10:21 pm

EagleBank is in talks to become the lead sponsor of the Congressional Bowl, the college football playoff game that will likely pit Navy versus an Atlantic Coast Conference team in D.C. Dec. 20.

Horne International backs out of buying Amata

Sep 5, 2008 7:04 pm

Horne International Inc., an engineering services provider, terminated its agreement to buy Amata Inc. on Friday.

U.S. unemployment on the rise

Sep 5, 2008 6:43 pm

The U.S. economy lost 84,000 jobs in August and the national unemployment rate went from 5.7 percent to 6.1 percent.

Lockheed Martin inks $189M contract with Navy

Sep 5, 2008 6:38 pm

Lockheed Martin Corp. has won a contract to support the Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center in San Diego. (LMT)

University System of Maryland regents cast lot with slots

Sep 5, 2008 6:17 pm

The University System of Maryland has thrown its support behind a referendum to authorize slot machine gambling in the state.

Hard times push misery index to record high

Sep 5, 2008 5:55 pm

The misery index has hit the highest level since May 1991, according to an analysis released Friday by the Campaign for America’s Future.

Continental Airlines adds $15 fee for first bag

Sep 5, 2008 4:43 pm

Continental Airlines is the latest carrier deciding to charge some passengers fees for checking one bag at the airport. (CAL)

LCC International plans to delist from Nasdaq to save money

Sep 5, 2008 4:05 pm

LCC International Inc. asked the Nasdaq Stock Market Friday to delist its shares due to unmet listing requirements. (LCCI)

Design for Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial gets final OK

Sep 5, 2008 3:24 pm

The planning agency for the federal government gave final approval to designs for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Thursday to be built in West Potomac Park.

Arlington County starts diversity discussions

Sep 5, 2008 2:17 pm

Arlington County will host a series of community discussions this fall, aimed to bring together a diverse group of those who live, work or do business in the county.

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