Economy
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Study of Montgomery County schools shows benefits of economic integration
Low-income students in Montgomery County performed better when they attended affluent elementary schools instead of ones with higher concentrations of poverty, according to a new study that suggests economic integration is a powerful but neglected school-reform tool.
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Pentagon cuts could affect thousands of area jobs
Pentagon plans to reduce federal military contracts would have a devastating effect on the Washington area economy, affecting tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in regional business.
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Landmark sign's fate looks dark on F Street
The vintage landmark is in jeopardy.
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Fact check for the Maryland 2010 gubernatorial contest: Who spent more? Ehrlich or O'Malley?
CommentWho spent more? You think it would be an easy question. Add up all of incumbent Gov. Martin O'Malley's four budgets, then add up all of former governor Bob Ehrlich's. Which number is higher? Alas, even simple math is subject to politics.
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Gigi Godwin on Montgomery County's economic recovery
Gigi Godwin, the President of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, is interviewed on the state of Montgomery County's economic recovery.
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Opening the books is paying dividends for Sun Design
The partners at the Fairfax-based remodeling firm Sun Design had never seen an economy like the one they were facing in December 2008.
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Local businesses on surviving tough economy
Months after America's recession officially ended, Colesville business owners still feel the pinch of slow sales.
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Loudoun households make how much?
Loudoun County's income lead over Fairfax has increased.
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Gray: It feels like country is in a 'depression'
Presumptive mayor-elect Vincent C. Gray (D) said it feels like the nation is in a "depression."
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Forecast is cloudy for 'Question Three,' which would expand the 'Rainy Day Fund'
How much money should state officials set aside for a rainy day?
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The glass is at least half full in Falls Church
Falls Church Chamber of Commerce and local businesses have been champions for the schools and the city.
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Poor economy delays park near Petersville
An unnamed community park to be located near Petersville won't begin construction until fiscal 2016.
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Doing business (or not) in Georgetown
Even Georgetown feels the economic downturn.
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The big picture: The area's big sales and big cheeses
An economic recovery is underway, but it is a fitful one.
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Where’s is Virginia’s business aid going?
If you want to entice companies to your state, bribery’s becoming a big part of the game. It’s a game Virginia’s good at — at least when it comes to dishing out the funds. In the past 15 years, the state has awarded private companies $181.3 million through the Governor’s Development Opportunity Fund.
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Pentagon belt-tightening will cut jobs
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday that tough economic times require that he shutter a major command that employs some 5,000 people around Norfolk, Va.
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