TBD News and Blogs for Category -- D.C.

Sammies Finalist Patricia Hayes

George Jackson — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:30:00 EST

In May, The Partnership for Public Service announced 33 finalists for the Service to America Medals. The "Sammies" honor federal workers who show a commitment to public service and make the agency they work for stronger.

Patricia Hayes, chief consultant for women's health services at the Department of Veterans Affairs, is a finalist for the 2012 Career Achievement Medal. She discussed her work with Capital Insider.

Fiscal 2012 and Federal Christmas

George Jackson — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:30:00 EST

Lawmakers are back in their home districts this week, but the business of Washington is just as busy as ever. Federal agencies are less than two months away from the end of fiscal 2012.

Federal News Radio Host Francis Rose discussed what he calls "Federal Christmas" on Capital Insider.

Sammies Finalist James Cash

George Jackson — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:00:00 EST

In May, The Partnership for Public Service announced 33 finalists for the Service to America Medals.

The "Sammies" honor federal workers who show a commitment to public service and make the agency they work for stronger.

James Cash, chief technical advisor for the National Transportation Safety Board's Office of Research and Engineering, is a finalist for the 2012 Career Achievement Medal. He discussed his work with Capital Insider.

PHOTOS: Top 10 swearing cities

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:59:13 EST

http://www.wjla.com/pictures/2012/07/photos-top-10-swearing-cities/-10-philadelphia-24098-1682.html

PHOTOS: AIDS quilt in D.C.

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:44:01 EST

http://www.wjla.com/pictures/2012/07/photos-aids-quilt-in-d-c-/24072-1681.html

PHOTOS: Protesters march for more AIDS funding

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:50:14 EST

http://www.wjla.com/pictures/2012/07/photos-protesters-march-for-more-aids-funding/24035-1679.html

AIDS conference in D.C.

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:27:03 EST

http://www.wjla.com/pictures/2012/07/aids-conference-in-d-c-/23984-1675.html

AIDS conference 2012 opens in D.C.

Brianne Carter — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 06:13:38 EST

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/07/aids-conference-2012-opens-in-d-c--78067.html

Sammies Finalist Richard Boly

George Jackson — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 01:00:00 EST

In May, The Partnership for Public Service announced 33 finalists for the Service to America Medals.

The "Sammies" honor federal workers who show a commitment to public service and make the agency they work for stronger.

Richard Boly, director of the Office of eDiplomacy, is a finalist for the 2012 National Security and International Affairs Medal. He discussed his work with Capital Insider.

One Caribbean Carnival 2012

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:28:22 EST

http://www.wjla.com/pictures/2012/07/photos-baltimore-washington-one-caribbean-carnival-2012/23796-1662.html

1-on-1 with Mayor Gray

Bruce DePuyt — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:25:00 EST

Today on NewsTalk, DC Mayor Vince Gray talked about the probe of his 2010 campaign and the calls for him to resign. We also discussed allegations that a DC police officer made threats against Michelle Obama. Later in the hour, we talked about Pepco’s response to recent power outages, his trip to China and the city’s new enhanced 911 service.

Watch the rest of today's show with Mayor Gray after the jump.

Monday at 10am: The Republican “war” on voting. Also, DC Fire-Rescue Chief Ken Ellerbee.

PHOTOS: D.C. interns experience the nation's capitol

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:51:02 EST

http://www.wjla.com/pictures/2012/07/d-c-interns-experience-the-nations-capitol/ashley-miller-right--23706-1650.html

Mayor Vincent Gray campaign hid poll workers' pay, AP reports

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:01:23 EST

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/07/mayor-vincent-gray-campaign-hid-poll-workers-pay-ap-reports-77781.html

Mayor Vincent Gray speaks out

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:17:37 EST

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/07/mayor-gray-defends-against-corrutpion-allegations-77754.html

Mayor Gray donor Jeanne Harris pleads guilty

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:32:44 EST

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/07/jeanne-harris-pleads-guilty-77723.html

D.C. abortion ban up for House vote

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:06:33 EST

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/07/d-c-20-week-abortion-ban-up-for-house-vote-77702.html

Mayor Gray donor facing charges

Brianne Carter, Roz Plater — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 10:28:46 EST

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/07/eugenia-harris-accused-of-violating-campaign-laws-77689.html

Sammies Finalists Heidi King and James Battles

George Jackson — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 17:30:00 EST

In May, the Partnership for Public Service, a locally-based non-profit organization, announced 33 finalists for the Service to America Medals.

The "Sammies" honor federal workers who have shown a commitment to public service and who have made the agencies they work for stronger.

Heidi King, director of the Patient Safety Solutions Center at the Department of Defense, and James Battles, a social science analyst at the Department of Health and Human Services, are finalists for the Citizen Services medal.

They discussed their work with Capital Insider.

AIDS Memorial Quilt in D.C.: Remembering lives lost

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 08:04:10 EST

http://www.wjla.com/pictures/2012/07/aids-memorial-quilt-in-d-c-remembering-lives-lost/23647-1644.html

Sammies Finalist Daniel Stoneking

George Jackson — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 13:30:00 EST

The Partnership for Public Service, a locally-based non-profit organization, announced 33 finalists for the Service to America Medals. The "Sammies" honor federal workers who have shown a commitment to public service and who have made the agency they work for stronger.

Daniel Stoneking, director of the private sector in FEMA's office of external affairs, is a finalist for the 2012 Homeland Security Medal. He discussed his work with Capital Insider.

Q/A with Chief Cathy Lanier

Bruce DePuyt — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:30:00 EST

Today on NewsTalk, DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier talked about the Supreme Court’s immigration ruling, the shooting that left two small boys hospitalized, the drop in homicides and the return of the District’s breathalyzer program.

Watch today's show after the jump.

Wednesday at 10am: CQ’s Ken Jost on the Supreme Court’s big week and the DC Pro Sports Report’s Tom Threlkeld on the Capitals new coach, the NBA draft and the possibility of a new college football playoff.

Mendelson stresses ethics, stability; Remembering Sargent Shriver

Bruce DePuyt — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:16:00 EST

Today on NewsTalk, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said residents of the District are eager to see stability and ethical conduct on a panel that has been shaken by two forced resignations this year. Mendelson, who will run in November’s special election, discussed his background, his goals, and the possibility that he could become Mayor.
We also talked with Save the Children’s Mark Shriver about his new book, “A Good Man, Rediscovering my father, Sargent Shriver.”

Video after the jump

Tuesday at 10am: DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier

Fed hopes Pathways Program will improve recruitment

George Jackson — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:00:00 EST

According to the non-partisan Economic Policy Institute, the job prospects for recent college graduates are grim. For those younger than 25, unemployment averages 9.4 percent. An additional 19 percent hold jobs they're overqualified for.

The federal government wants to tap in to that young talent. For the first time in decades, they launched a new initiative designed to improve the way they recruit and hire college graduates.

The Federal Coach Tom Fox discussed the "Pathways Program" with Capital Insider.

Improved tax information could help families pay for college

George Jackson — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:00:00 EST

Several Title IV programs use your tax dollars to help Americans at a variety of income levels. Some of those programs help families pay for college.

According to the Government Accountability Office, nearly 13 million students received Title IV financial aid in 2009, and 18 million people filing taxes claimed some form of college-related expenses.

Jim White, director of tax issues at the GAO, talked about a new study on the topic with Capital Insider.

Sammies Finalist Danette Campbell

George Jackson — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:50:00 EST

The Partnership for Public Service, a locally-based non-profit organization, announced 33 finalists last month for the Service to America Medals.

The "Sammies" honor federal workers who have shown a commitment to public service and who have made the agency they work for stronger.

Danette Campbell, senior telework advisor with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, is a finalist for the 2012 Management Excellence Medal. She discussed her work with Capital Insider.