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White House reneges on part of $150M pledge to Metro

The federal government committed to giving Metro $150 million per year in 2010 in exchange for the transit agency matching the federal funds and adding two new positions for federal appointees on the Metro Board of Directors.

Tags: barack obama, Vince Gray, metro board of directors, Tom Downs

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Metro recalls 47 new hybrid buses

The recall is the result of a potential electrical shortage in the lithium-ion battery system, which stores energy for the bus motors.

Tags: bus, hybrid, New Flyer, electrical shortage, recall

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WTOP's Top 5 morning stories

Five stories to keep you informed and get you going.

Tags: morning stories, Trayvon Martin, Friday Freebies, Washington Redskins, Hunger Games

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Metro tackles sexual harassment on the transit system

Advocacy groups have come forward recently, telling leaders at the transit agency that harassment is a common occurrence.

Tags: Richard Sarles

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Loudoun County undecided on Dulles Rail

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board members said Wednesday that the county has requested an additional 30 days to review the scope of the project to make a decision.

Tags: Adam Tuss, MWAA, Dulles rail project

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Metro seeking input on Silver Line station names

Washington-area residents have just a few more hours to vote on proposed Metro train station names for the new Silver Line.

Tags: Silver Line, wmata

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WTOP's Top 5 morning stories

Five stories to keep you informed and get you going.

Tags: morning stories, Arlington County, chickens, bed bugs, facebook

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New Metro map to change the lives of 100K+ commuters

This summer, the Metro map gets a fresh look. New rush hour service called "Rush +" will be highlighted, showing new service changing the Yellow, Blue, Orange and Green line schedules.

Tags: Metro map, Silver Line, Adam Tuss, wmata,

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Metro workers to plead guilty to stealing hundreds of thousands

Two former Metro workers accused of stealing potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in coins from fare card machines are scheduled to enter guilty pleas in federal court.

Tags: wmata, Horace McDade, John Haile

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Top Metro salaries total $3.1 million in 2011

Metro commuters know how much it costs to ride the transit system. Here's how much those running it make.

Tags: The Washington Post, Richard Sarles

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