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John D. Podesta, who co-chaired of the transition team of President-elect Obama in 2008 and once served as President Bill Clinton's chief of staff, will return to the White House as an adviser in January.

This Oct. 17, 2013 file photo shows House Budget Committee Chairman Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., left, and Senate Budget Committee Chair Patty Murray, D-Wash., on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Capitol Hill A snow plow passes by pushing away slush outside the US Capitol Building in Washington.

A snowstorm that blanketed the U.S. capital led to closure of many federal government offices in Washington Tuesday.

Fashion models helped the Secular Coalition for America debut the group's "Model Secular Policy Guide" for legislators and policymakers Monday on Capitol Hill.

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrives to deliver the keynote address at the 10th Anniversary Saban Forum, Power Shifts: US-Israel Relations in a Dynamic Middle East, in Washington on December 7, 2013.

In case you've been living above cave level for the past couple months, you might have missed the amazing Twitter meltdown and subsequent email outbursts of In These Times liberal labor reporter Mike Elk who has been battling the likes of The Daily Beast 's national security correspondent Eli Lake , Free Beacon 's Alana Goodman , and in smaller ... (more)

President Obama announces three nominees, including Patricia Millett , to fill vacancies on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in Washington this June.

In this Nov. 13, 2013 file photo, House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., holds up a checklist related to the preparation for the implementation of the Obamacare healthcare program, and specifically, the HealthCare.gov website, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Danny Wells started his restaurant career at 13 as a dishwasher at the former Savory Cafe, now Capital City Cheesecake in Takoma Park.

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The Sensible BC campaign to spark the decriminalization of marijuana in B.C. is officially up in smoke after falling short of its goal.

The deal to end the government shutdown in October included a new deadline -- come up with a plan to fund the government by Dec. 13 -- or risk another partial government shutdown next month.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned Pakistani leaders Monday that if they don't resolve protests stalling some military shipments across the border with Afghanistan, it could be difficult to maintain political support in Washington for an aid program that has sent billions of dollars to Islamabad, defense officials said.

Buying the right furniture is a huge investment for anyone. Buying sustainable furniture includes not only the materials that were sourced, but how far they traveled and what varnishes were used on them.

When visiting Washington DC, there are the traditional tourist spots like the monuments and museums, but there are also plenty of sustainability features that will excite any green fan.

Washington DC is known for having a relatively mild climate, so during the fall and spring, most Washingtonians save on heating and air because it rarely has to be used.

In Washington, even local government is demented: Its transit authority Metro threatened Henry Docter with "arrest, fines and imprisonment" for the crime of unregulated gardening.

Also, join a group photo op at 9:20-9:30 AM, at Capitl's East Front, House Triangle, near Independence Ave. SE and New Jersey Ave. This week social and economic justice, peace, environmental and community groups are heading to Washington DC to tell Congress: We the People demand a budget that meets our critical needs - by cuting out-of-control, ... (more)

In this Nov. 13, 2013 file photo, Homeland Security Secretary nominee Jeh Johnson testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on his nomination.