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Local, State Reaction to Health Care Ruling 06/28/2012 11:35am • By a 5-4 decision, announced this morning, the Supreme Court has upheld President’ Obama heath care law. Numerous local and state officials and candidates are now weighing in on the high court’s ruling. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) called the decision a “blow to freedom.” Aquatics Center Takes Center Stage at CIP Hearing 06/28/2012 10:40am • (Updated at 10:45 a.m.) Opponents and supporters of the planned Long Bridge Park aquatics and fitness center spoke out at Tuesday’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) hearing. County Manager Barbara Donnellan’s proposed FY 2013-2022 CIP describes the center as a “one-of-a-kind r Governor to entrenched UVa. board: Get this done 06/26/2012 12:01pm • WASHINGTON - The Virginia governor on Tuesday backed up the threats he issued last week to coerce the University of Virginia's governing board into reaching a swift conclusion following the uproar over their ousting President Teresa Sullivan. Gov. Bob McDonnell asked for a transparent, clear, u Frederick residents to hunger strike for USPS 06/24/2012 02:22am • According to some of its workers and retirees, the U.S. Postal Service is being starved.A 2006 congressional mandate, which requires the Postal Service to fund retiree health benefits 75 years in advance, is causing massive debt and resulting in facility closures and other cuts, they say.Malgo Schmi Education secy: Student loan rate hike weakens fight for U.S. jobs 06/21/2012 11:24am • Paul D. Shinkman, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Congress' failure to keep student loan debt interest rates at their current levels could have devastating consequences for the future of U.S. jobs, according to the secretary of education, who on Thursday scolded lawmakers for blocking "urgent" legislatio Maryland church files for bankruptcy 06/18/2012 04:06pm • WASHINGTON - In Annapolis, he's known as Sen. C. Anthony Muse. But at the Ark of Safety Christian Church in Upper Marlboro, he's known as Bishop Muse. And for the second time in his career as a minister, a church under his guidance has fallen on hard financial times. The Ark of Safety Christ A look at how European economies compare 06/13/2012 10:31am • Spain has become the fourth country in the 17-member eurozone _ after Greece, Ireland and Portugal _ to seek foreign aid to cope with the impact of the continent's financial crisis. There are fears that Italy may be next. Here's a look at how economies and public finances compare across the euro Actor Kal Penn Meets With Young Obama Supporters in Arlington 06/12/2012 12:25pm • Actor Kal Penn met with more than 100 young supporters of President Obama in Rosslyn and on Columbia Pike last night. At Cafe Asia in Rosslyn, Penn spoke to a young professionals event about the importance of the upcoming presidential election. “The stakes in this election are extremely high Ask Adam: How Much Home Can I Afford? 06/12/2012 11:00am • Editor’s Note: This periodic sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty. Please submit follow-up questions in the comments section or via email. Question: What percentage of my income do you recommend spending on a home A look at how European economies compare 06/11/2012 12:24pm • Spain has become the fourth country in the 17-member eurozone _ after Greece, Ireland and Portugal _ to seek foreign aid to cope with the impact of the continent's financial crisis. Here's a look at how economies and public finances compare across the euro currency bloc. Government debt, perce People find new credit card information helpful 06/09/2012 02:16pm • People are paying off their debts sooner, now that credit card statements are more understandable. Your rights when debt collectors start to call 06/06/2012 02:16am • Gerri Detweiler, director of consumer education for credit.com Some still hiring despite faltering economy 06/01/2012 02:58pm • Kristi King, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Despite discouraging job numbers, "Help Wanted" signs have been up for workers to do everything from drive buses to flip burgers and hand out money at bank windows. More job openings were advertised in March (3.74 million) then there have been since July 2008. Gov.: Drones over Va. 'great'; cites battlefield success 05/29/2012 11:55am • Paul D. Shinkman, wtop.com WASHINGTON - Police drones flying over Virginia would be "great" and "the right thing to do" for the same reasons they are so effective in a battlefield environment, the state's chief executive said Tuesday. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, a retired U.S. Army lieutenan Virginia State Fair gets new lease on life 05/27/2012 06:40am • WASHINGTON - It's been a wild ride when it comes to the Virginia State Fair. But after it went bankrupt and its land was sold, the event got a fairy-tale ending. The 150-year-old nonprofit fair and the event site was recently purchased by Mark Lovell, who says the fair will go on. Lovell owns