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Obama to visit Baltimore to tout economic plans

President Barack Obama will visit Baltimore as part of a series of quick trips around the country to emphasize his economic proposals.

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America is a country on the move...to D.C.

More Americans moved in 2012, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And one van line says, more people came to the D.C. area than any other city.

Tags: moving companies, moving, home values, joan jones

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Bugs: This year's good and bad news (VIDEO)

Cooler weather will bring the Washington area good news on the bug front, but invasive species are causing millions of dollars of damage.

Tags: pests, invasive species, Maryland Department of Agriculture, hank silverberg

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View from Venus: It's the money, honey

What causes couples to stress out? Number one is money, according to the 2012 Stress in America survey.

Tags: stress, money, work, American Psychological Association, relationships, view from venus

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'Boomerang kids' are trying to leave the nest - again

There's some encouraging news for for "boomerang kids" - adults who move back in with parents to save money.

Tags: Neal Augenstein, boomerang kids, housing,

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Low-paying jobs not spurring economy

The economy is getting stronger which could help to boost job growth, but there are some obstacles to overcome.

Tags: veronica robinson, Danielle Kurzleben, job market,

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Lt. gov. announces opposition to uranium mining

Virginia's chief jobs officer and the tie-breaking vote in the Senate, Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling, opposes a move to allow uranium mining and milling, citing the potential to slow job growth in Southside Virginia and concerns about its environmental impact.

Tags: uranium mining, Bill Bolling, jobs

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Virginia film, TV industry's economic impact grows

Lights, camera, economic impact! Virginia's reputation as a great place to shoot TV programs and scenes for such major films as Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" is having a bigger impact on the state's bottom line, according to data released Thursday in concert with the screening of the new epic by the award- winning filmmaker.

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How US states fared on jobless aid applications

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 355,000, a possible sign of a healing job market. But Labor Department officials cautioned that the figures were distorted by Superstorm Sandy.

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United for Coal rally unfolds in Appalachia

Tags: coal, jobs, Big Stone Gap

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