Some Feds Are Driving for Uber as Shutdown Grinds On, Congressman Claims Swastika Was Impossible to See on Flag, and Ikea Will Leave Pentagon City - Washingtonian
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Some Feds Are Driving for Uber as Shutdown Grinds On, Congressman Claims Swastika Was Impossible to See on Flag, and Ikea Will Leave Pentagon City - Washingtonian
"Good morning. We're in for a terrific fall day with sun, light breezes, and a high near 65. Fleece vests were invented for Fridays like this. Clear tonight with a low around 47. Sports this weekend: The Washington Capitals will host Minnesota this evening and Vancouver on Sunday. The Washington Spirit will host the Orlando Pride on Saturday. D.C. United will visit Atlanta United on Saturday."
"Shutshow: We're heading into another weekend with no prospect of an end to the government shutdown, which is in its 17th day. President Trump declared that FBI agents would get paid during the appropriations lapse yesterday, though the announcement was light on details about how. ( Government Executive) Pain from the shutdowns continues to spread through the economy, particularly in our region: Some contractors are beginning to cut employee hours, and layoffs could follow. ( Federal News Network)"
Morning weather will be sunny with light breezes and a high near 65 and clear skies tonight with a low around 47. Local sports schedule lists the Washington Capitals versus Minnesota this evening and Vancouver on Sunday; Washington Spirit hosts Orlando Pride Saturday; D.C. United visits Atlanta United Saturday; Loudoun United at Indy Eleven Saturday; Washington Commanders visit Dallas Cowboys Sunday; DC Power FC hosts Spokane Zephyr FC at Audi Field Sunday. Music recommendation features Meklit feat. Brandee Younger, “Tizita,” with a performance at Montgomery College’s Cultural Art Center Saturday. Government shutdown enters its 17th day, prompting payment announcements for FBI agents, spreading economic pain, contractor hour cuts, and potential layoffs.
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