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Gray administration tries to hold together stadium deal
As D.C. Council prepares to consider stadium legislation, questions arise about costs and risks to the District.
Law firm Wiley Rein cuts ties with its bankruptcy group
D.C. law firm says it is separating from its bankruptcy group as part of its “new strategic plan.”
Carlyle sells 10 million shares of Booz Allen
The District-based private equity firm bought the defense consultant in the middle of the financial crisis.
Isaacson: Innovation occurs when science meets humanity
The noted author spoke this week at the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association’s annual conference.
LivingSocial to cut jobs as the company charts a new path
The District deals purveyor plans to eliminate 400 employees — roughly 20 percent of its workforce
Verizon authorized to sell cloud to federal government
The company received an Authority to Operate from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Carlyle partners to buy Dealogic data firm for $700 million
District-based private equity giant teams with two fellow investors to buy financial data firm.
Akridge agrees to concessions in United stadium deal
Changes to deal would provide protections to the District and rules for the redevelopment of the Reeves Center.
Analysis: D.C. soccer stadium would be MLS’s priciest but could deliver economic benefits
United’s new home could bring $109.4 million in economic benefits to the District, report finds.
Orbital Sciences outlines contingencies after failed mission
Preliminary evidence points to a failure in one of the rocket’s engines, the company said.
Deal falls apart to bring Wegmans to Tysons
The grocer was considering one of its smaller “urban” stores as part of a Tysons apartment-retail complex.
What mattered most to employers
We asked small employers what issues were on their minds as they cast their midterm ballots Tuesday.
Deltek: Federal government’s spending on health IT is one area that is growing
Federal health IT spending expected to grow from $4.3 billion in 2014
to $4.8 billion in 2019.
CoStar: District’s smallest quadrant expected to see big growth in offices, apartments
Developers plan another 2.5M square feet of office space and hundreds more apartments for neighborhood.
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Gate Gourmet seeks chief financial officer
The airline food company is hiring a manager for North American finances from its Reston headquarters.
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