Eric Newcomer

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United Medical Center, which has been kept afloat with more than $100 million in cash infusions from D.C. taxpayers since 2007, faces more budget shortfalls amid reports of poor customer service and severely limited staff in key areas. (Photo: Thinkstock)

D.C. hospital bleeds cash as city seeks solution

Eric Newcomer · May 28, 2013 4:00 am

D.C. Councilman Phil Mendelson added millions to housing, homeless causes and the arts, among other changes, in a budget unanimously approved by the D.C. Council. (Photo: Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Minimal budget battling earns high marks for Phil Mendelson

Eric Newcomer · May 27, 2013 4:00 am

Chairman Phil Mendelson cuts councilman’s plan to fund favored arts organizations

Chairman Phil Mendelson cuts councilman’s plan to fund favored arts organizations

Eric Newcomer · May 25, 2013 4:00 am

The D.C. Council will vote Tuesday on whether to override Mayor Vincent Gray's veto of its small and certified business development legislation. (Photo: Graeme Jennings/Examiner file)

D.C. Council votes to end municipal bond tax, spend Internet sales tax

Alan Blinder, Eric Newcomer · May 22, 2013 4:00 am

As the House weighs legislation that would halt the controversial Frank Gehry plan for the Eisenhower Memorial, the chairman of the subcommittee with oversight over the project has requested documents showing how $63 million Congress already committed to the project has been spent. (Photo: Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Congress takes aim at Eisenhower Memorial

Eric Newcomer · May 22, 2013 4:00 am

AAA Mid-Atlantic expects travel to be down about 2 percent overall compared with last year's Memorial Day weekend. (Photo: Examiner file)

Number of holiday travelers down, but roads will remain clogged for Memorial Day weekend

Eric Newcomer · May 21, 2013 4:00 am

After five years at RFK Stadium (right), the Military Bowl college football game is moving to the campus of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. (Photo: Examiner file)

Military Bowl leaves D.C. for Annapolis

Eric Newcomer · May 20, 2013 4:00 am

As the House weighs legislation that would halt the controversial Frank Gehry plan for the Eisenhower Memorial, the chairman of the subcommittee with oversight over the project has requested documents showing how $63 million Congress already committed to the project has been spent. (Photo: Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Eisenhower family opposes Frank Gehry’s design for memorial

Eric Newcomer · May 19, 2013 4:00 am

Councilman Tommy Wells returns focus to D.C. fire department

Eric Newcomer · May 18, 2013 4:00 am

Ward 3 Councilwoman Mary Cheh has introduced legislation that could make the District the nation's first jurisdiction to require gun owners to buy liability insurance. (Photo: Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

D.C. considering gun liability insurance requirement

Eric Newcomer · May 16, 2013 4:00 am

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D.C. to start counting calories on drink vending machines in municipal buildings

Eric Newcomer · May 16, 2013 4:00 am

The 3-Minute Interview: James Piper Bond, head of Living Classrooms

Eric Newcomer · May 15, 2013 4:00 am