by William Hicks | Mar 19, 2015 | Topics
WASHINGTON — Think you know a lot about politics? Think you know who will win the next election? Well, it’s time to put your money where your mouth is. Created in 2012, PredictIt is an online political futures market run out of the University of Victoria in...
by William Hicks | Mar 16, 2015 | Politics
By William Hicks WASHINGTON — When Jeb Bush posted on Facebook in December that he was “actively exploring the possibility to run for president, three little words — “exploring the possibility” – made all the difference. The extra layer in a carefully...
by William Hicks | Mar 16, 2015 | Living, Politics, Topics
By Ashley Gilmore and William Hicks WASHINGTON — Created with the intention of connecting Northeast Washington with the rest of the District of Columbia’s public transportation system, the DC Streetcar has been beset with problems from the start. A streetcar,...
by William Hicks | Mar 11, 2015 | National Security
Washington — Secretary of State John Kerry and top defense leaders made the case before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday for President Barack Obama’s request to Congress to use military force against the self-proclaimed Islamic State. “We simply can’t...
by William Hicks | Mar 9, 2015 | Politics
WASHINGTON– President Barack Obama announced a new program Monday to help nontraditional tech workers get additional training and find jobs through a partnership with private firms and local governments. TechHire will provide access to technology jobs for...
by William Hicks | Feb 23, 2015 | Immigration, National Security
By William Hicks WASHINGTON—With a Friday deadline approaching, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson urged Congress on Monday to reach a consensus bill before funding for the agency expires. The agency’s responsibilities include border security,...
by William Hicks | Feb 11, 2015 | Politics
By William Hicks WASHINGTON – It was a celebration of firsts Wednesday for African American Republican lawmakers at the Howard Theatre, an historic venue for black entertainment. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Rep. Mia Love, R-Utah, and Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas,...
by William Hicks | Feb 10, 2015 | Business, Politics
WASHINGTON- Lawmakers on Tuesday announced bipartisan legislation that would protect U.S. businesses from foreign currency manipulation. The top Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Sander Levin of Michigan, said the plan has support in the House and...
by William Hicks | Feb 4, 2015 | Health & Science
The annual Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO was free to the public for the first time this Tuesday. The convention brought together inventors, engineers and researchers from the public and private sectors to show off cutting edge technology for naval or...
by William Hicks | Feb 3, 2015 | Politics
WASHINGTON — House and Senate leaders on Tuesday awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force, also known as the Devil’s Brigade, for bravery that helped to end World War II. “Today we honor a group of men that ensured this...
