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Pot sales may be legalized in DC now that Democrats have the House 11/08/2018 04:15am • WASHINGTON ��� Now that Democrats control the House of Representatives, D.C. could have the ability to change its marijuana laws, potentially allowing for legal pot sales in the District. During a news conference Wednesday, Mayor Muriel Bowser said it was something she would push for in early 201 Credit Cards That Offer Cellphone Protection 11/07/2018 07:00pm • If you're reliant on your smartphone to get places, make purchases and plan out your days, it's a familiar feeling of panic when your phone screen glitches or shuts off and can't be brought back to life. As of this year, nearly 80 percent of Americans own a smartphone, according to the Pew Research 5 Takeaways for Stocks Following 2018 Midterms 11/07/2018 07:00pm • What do the 2018 midterm elections mean for the stock market and the economy? With Republicans losing control of the House, what are the short- and long-term implications? The GOP added to its Senate majority, but the most notable change on Capitol Hill will be the newly blue House of Representativ As Amazon rumors intensify, advocates worry Arlington won���t press for affordable housing help 11/07/2018 01:45pm • As all signs continue to suggest that Crystal City will soon become home to at least half of Amazon���s new headquarters, affordable housing advocates are increasingly concerned that Arlington won���t force the tech giant to take action to mitigate the new office���s impact on housing prices in the 2018 Va., Md. ballot measure results 11/07/2018 10:33am • WASHINGTON ��� A number of projects, amendments and referendums were on the ballots Tuesday night in Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia, and in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland. In Fairfax, a public safety bond passed with more than 304,000 votes. Shall Fairfax County, V The making of Marion Barry, Part 3: 'There was no way we could win' 11/07/2018 04:30am • This is the final part of WTOP���s three-part series ���The making of Marion Barry,��� marking the 40th anniversary of the first election of the man referred to as D.C.���s ���Mayor for Life.��� WASHINGTON -- When Marion Barry began to run for mayor of D.C. in 1978, he could point to his record o Spanberger beats Brat in Va.'s 7th District 11/07/2018 12:08am • WASHINGTON ��� Democrat Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer, has unseated U.S. Rep. David Brat in Virginia���s 7th��Congressional District, The Associated Press projected Tuesday night. With 99 percent of the precincts reporting, Spanberger has a lead of almost 4,900 votes over Brat. Brat's Wexton unseats Comstock in Virginia���s 10th District 11/06/2018 09:24pm • WASHINGTON ��� Democratic state Sen. Jennifer Wexton has unseated Republican U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock, The Associated Press has projected, sending a Democrat to represent Virginia's 10th Congressional District for the first time since 1981. The race was one of the most closely watched in th When Is it a Good Idea to Pay Bills With a Credit Card? 11/06/2018 07:00pm • Credit cards can be a great tool for making your life more convenient, and that includes paying your bills. To stay on top of your expenses, paying bills with a credit card can help, says Tasha Bishop, director of operations and development at nonprofit credit counselor Apprisen. "The more you can 11 Ways to Avoid the IRA Early Withdrawal Penalty 11/06/2018 07:00pm • Keep your 10 percent.Distributions from individual retirement accounts before age 59 1/2 typically trigger a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty. However, the IRA withdrawal rules contain several exceptions to the penalty if you meet certain circumstances or spend the money on specific purchases. He The making of Marion Barry, Part 2: Street activist to power player 11/06/2018 04:27am • This is the second part of WTOP���s three-part series ���The making of Marion Barry,��� marking the 40th anniversary of the first election of the man referred to as D.C.���s ���Mayor for Life.��� WASHINGTON -- In 1950, the U.S. Census found that 64.6 percent of the population of D.C. was white an How the 2018 Midterm Elections Will Impact Energy Stocks 11/05/2018 07:00pm • State-level energy policies on the ballot in Colorado, California and Washington will impact 17 energy stocks, as some have already lost billions of dollars in market capitalization. The impact of these stocks, including both small- and large-cap equities, includes a Colorado proposition that would Do I Need Disability Insurance? 11/05/2018 07:00pm • Many workers spend years nurturing their ability to earn a paycheck. They complete specialized training programs, negotiate salary and score promotions. They take night classes, work overtime and find ways to make themselves indispensable to their employer. So what would happen if they lost the abil Midterm Elections Spark Volatility in Market 11/05/2018 07:00pm • The midterm elections will play a key role in stock market returns -- and investors counting on a rebound in the market in the last quarter are hoping to be rewarded. "Most of the stock gains seen during a midterm year happen late in the year," says Ryan Detrick, senior market strategist at LPL Fina Maryland voters face question on education funding on the ballot 11/05/2018 06:04pm • WASHINGTON ����� After picking through the list of federal, state and local candidates for office, voters in Maryland will find ballot questions to answer in the voting booth. A "Yes" vote on Question 1 would create a so-called "lockbox" for education using revenues from casinos. "The idea bei