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Rockwool controversy sparks mass resignation of West Virginia development board 11/09/2018 10:03pm • WASHINGTON ��� Twelve members of the Jefferson County Development Authority, which played a major role in luring the Denmark-based Rockwool company to build an insulation factory in a former apple orchard in West Virginia, have resigned en masse. Since the June groundbreaking for the round-the-cl What Is a Credit Reference? 11/08/2018 07:00pm • Your credit report is your most well-known -- and valuable -- credit reference. But it's not the only one you have. A credit reference can take on many different forms. For instance, each individual account listed on your credit report is also considered a credit reference. And some credit referenc Setting Up a Trust Fund 11/08/2018 07:00pm • Trust funds are often associated with well-heeled individuals and affluent families looking to pass on their wealth to future heirs. But the reality is there are a variety of advantageous reasons to set up a trust, even if you aren't especially rich. Still, establishing up a trust fund isn't easy. Yelp Stock Crashes On Guidance Cut 11/08/2018 07:00pm • Yelp Inc (NYSE: YELP) stock fell 31 percent on Friday after the company reported a third-quarter revenue miss and cut its full-year guidance. The market severely punished Yelp stock for the bad report, and analysts say investors should stay away from the stock until the company shows signs that its How to Choose the Best Investments for a Self-Directed IRA 11/08/2018 07:00pm • There's no denying the importance of diversification in your portfolio. A well-balanced mix of investments is critical for managing risk and riding waves of market volatility. While the typical investor may turn to a mix of stocks, mutual funds and bonds for diversification, others may seek to broa Elijah Cummings, likely chair of House oversight committee, gets ready for his close-up 11/08/2018 08:25am • On the day after voters handed Democrats control of the House of Representatives, President Trump said members of the opposition party can work to strike bipartisan deals on policy or they can use their newfound power to investigate him ��� but they can���t do both. The likely future chairman of 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