Trial Against Facebook Set for July 12
A judge will decide whether to hear the District of Columbia's Facebook case alongside a separate suit against Mark Zuckerberg.
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Do you trust social media companies to protect your personal data?
Washington, D.C. News
Washington, D.C. news covers city government, schools, public safety and civic affairs across all neighborhoods of the U.S. capital city. Reporting runs from Georgetown and Dupont Circle to Adams Morgan, U Street and Foggy Bottom.
Business
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Do you believe construction firms should prefer legal action over direct negotiation for material disputes?
Brayman Construction Sues Over Potomac River Tunnel
The subcontractor filed a lawsuit on October 6 alleging defective concrete specifications hampered critical excavation work.
Lifestyle
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Should the city prioritize funding for paid family leave over other government spending priorities?
District of Columbia Reduced Paid Leave Benefits
D.C. law cuts maximum leave durations and weekly payments to address a significant local budget shortfall.
Finance
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Should employees be permitted to collect disability and retirement benefits simultaneously?
DC Court Denied Dual Benefit Collection
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled that disability and retirement benefits cannot be collected concurrently.
Coverage takes in the D.C. Council and the mayor's office, District schools, the courts and the local economy that operates alongside and sometimes in tension with the federal presence. From Georgetown and Dupont Circle to Adams Morgan, U Street and Foggy Bottom, reporting runs through the neighborhoods of the District of Columbia. As the U.S. capital city, Washington sees the boundary between local and national government blur in ways unique to any U.S. jurisdiction. The District's lack of voting representation in Congress is a structural condition that shapes its budget, its governance and its recurring political disputes.