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AAA: $1,000 Speeding Tickets a Possibility in DC

If caught red-handed by a speed camera or pulled over by a police officer, the speediest drivers in Washington, D.C. would face what auto club AAA is calling “a draconian 233 percent increase” in speeding ticket fines under a proposed rule-making slated to be published Friday by the District Department of Transportation.

If adopted, the fine for driving 26 miles per hour over the posted speed limit would go from $300 currently to $1,000, according to AAA. >>>read more.

Guaranteed Back Pay Proposed If Government Shuts Down

With the clock ticking on the federal government’s fiscal calendar, the Northern Virginia delegation is whipping into action to prevent their constituents from losing paychecks if the federal government shuts down.

Federal employee pay is suspended in the event of a funding lapse or government shutdown. The Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act would guarantee back pay for all furloughed workers in the event of a shutdown. >>>read more.

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Sterling Park Resident to Appear on Jeopardy Thursday Night

• Donnie Edgemon, a management consultant, will appear on Jeopardy Thursday night.

Red Robin Gives Free Chicken Burgers Based on Your Name

• Christmas is coming early to those with names related to Santa’s.

Raise for State Employees included in Governor’s Budget

• VA Governor Terry McAuliffe’s 2017 budget will include funds for a 2 percent pay increase for state employees, teachers and sheriff’s deputies.

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