Washington, D.C. to Raise Minimum Wage; Hundreds March Here

Washington, D.C. to raise minimum wage; hundreds march here
The Washington, D.C., City Council has unanimously voted to raise the minimum wage from $ 8.25 to $ 11.50 an hour, an hourly wage more than $ 4 higher than the federal minimum of $ 7.25 an hour. The action in the “other” Washington came as … washington d.c. – Bing News

Walmart stores open in Washington DC for the first time
WASHINGTON, December 6, 2013 — This week, Washington DC saw the opening of the first Walmart stores in the city, after a contentious legal battle over minimum wage. The company opened two stores in Washington after support from DC Mayor … washington d.c. – Bing News

Nelson Mandela to be remembered with a week of tributes in D.C.
Washington, a city that held Nelson Mandela in deep admiration in life, on Friday officially began mourning his death and honoring his transcendent messages of hope and reconciliation. South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool and D.C. Mayor … washington d.c. – Bing News