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Water Bills to Double in 10 Years for D.C. Residents

   Sinkholes, water main breaks and flooding are all symptoms of a big problem underneath D.C. streets, which could double water bills during the next 10 years. Full story

AMA recognizes obesity as a disease

   The American Medical Association has a lot of clout in Washington, D.C., NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports, and although insurance companies are likely to push back – this may change the way we speak about obesity.

Frederick Douglass statue moves to the Capitol

   One of the most famous former slaves to call D.C. home is about to get his place in the U.S. Capitol. WRC's Zachary Kiesch reports.

U.S. Senator says goodbye to outgoing Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood prepares to leave his position, a friend and fellow lawmaker is saying goodbye. Full story

Wanted Man Runs Through Streets of D.C. Without Shoe

A man wanted on charges in Maryland led police on a wild chase through downtown D.C. Tuesday - all while running without a shoe on. Full story

Washington State Lawmakers Project Extra $120M in Revenue

OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington lawmakers say they may have $120 million more in revenue than they previously anticipated.   Full story

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FBI adds two names to ten most wanted list

Budget Agreement or Risk Partial Shutdown

Solar plane lands at Washington on journey across U.S.

Honor Flight arrives home

Clinton Global Initiative Aims to Boost U.S. Economy Through Entrepreneurship

SBA Roadshow for Small Business Week's 50-Year Anniversary

Report: Assaults increase on rangers, park police

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  A city up in smoke: The arson epidemic plaguing Detroit

Tom Putnam and Brenna Sanchez discuss their documentary, “Burn,” which tells the story of Detroit’s recent rise in arson. The increase in home fires, the filmmakers say, is due to a surplus in abandoned homes and a decrease in overall wages.

  How do hackers impact national security?

As the NSA rallies support for its formerly secret programs, Edward Snowden’s leaking of the classified information has put into sharp relief the complicated role that hackers play in the field of national security. The New Yorker’s George Packer discusses.

  Anatomy of a non-scandal, according to the GOP

Jonathan Capehart joins MSNBC’s Disrupt to discuss the non-scandals Republicans like Darrell Issa have been pushing.

  Palin rallies base at GOP conference

Social conservatives wrapped up a three-day conference in Washington, D.C., with some of the most fiery voices of the Republican party taking the podium. But is the GOP closer to tackling the problems that have dogged their hopes for winning a national election? NBC’s Kristen Welker reports.

  Press Pass: Rich Lowry

Author Rich Lowry talks to David Gregory about his new book, “Lincoln Unbound” on the lessons of Abraham Lincoln for today’s Republican Party, and how Washington can overcome the challenges of political gridlock.

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