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D.C. restaurants grapple with drop in business from government shutdown; The abortion issue is more polarized than ever, leading some to view March for Life as a Republican rally

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A Capitol reflection on Wednesday. (Victoria Pickering via Flickr)

Winter weather advisory posted as snow inches closer to Washington <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/01/17/dc-area-forecast-light-snow-tonight-then-messy-weekend-storm/?utm_term=.19854f116102&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The Weather Service predicts up to an inch of snow in the D.C. metro area and one to two inches to the northwest.

By David Streit and Jason Samenow · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/01/17/dc-area-forecast-light-snow-tonight-then-messy-weekend-storm/?utm_term=.19854f116102&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

D.C. restaurants grapple with drop in business from government shutdown <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/dc-restaurants-grapple-with-drop-in-business-from-government-shutdown/2019/01/17/c307aab0-18ef-11e9-9ebf-c5fed1b7a081_story.html?utm_term=.2c6e341807da&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

On top of an already-slow January and a snowstorm, lack of federal workers worries eateries

By Tim Carman · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/dc-restaurants-grapple-with-drop-in-business-from-government-shutdown/2019/01/17/c307aab0-18ef-11e9-9ebf-c5fed1b7a081_story.html?utm_term=.2c6e341807da&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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The abortion issue is more polarized than ever, leading some to view March for Life as a Republican rally <https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/01/17/abortion-issue-is-more-polarized-than-ever-leading-some-view-march-life-republican-rally/?utm_term=.2667f02bac7d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Political polarization in the antiabortion movement has worsened in recent decades, just as it has with the country as a whole. According to polls, however, politicians are much more polarized than regular Americans.

By Julie Zauzmer · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/01/17/abortion-issue-is-more-polarized-than-ever-leading-some-view-march-life-republican-rally/?utm_term=.2667f02bac7d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Roller-coaster weekend storm will end with coldest temperatures of the season <https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/01/17/roller-coaster-weekend-storm-will-end-with-coldest-temperatures-season/?utm_term=.ed55d3b7f704&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

It’s going to be a wild weekend, with wintry mix, heavy rain and bitter cold between Saturday and Monday.

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The Women’s March in Year 3: Can the movement overcome a year of controversy and division? <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-womens-march-in-year-3-can-the-movement-overcome-a-year-of-controversy-and-division/2019/01/17/0eb23740-18c9-11e9-8813-cb9dec761e73_story.html?utm_term=.1d64c54ee4b3&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The third annual event might be the most divided yet, with competing marches and multiple controversies.

By Marissa J. Lang · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/the-womens-march-in-year-3-can-the-movement-overcome-a-year-of-controversy-and-division/2019/01/17/0eb23740-18c9-11e9-8813-cb9dec761e73_story.html?utm_term=.1d64c54ee4b3&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Perspective

Women are marching in Washington, but the real change is coming from the states <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/women-are-marching-in-washington-but-the-real-change-is-coming-from-the-states/2019/01/17/702c8e7e-1a7e-11e9-88fe-f9f77a3bcb6c_story.html?utm_term=.0b7d9e34bf0d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

After Congress failed to pass sexual harassment legislation, state legislatures are doing the work.

By Petula Dvorak · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/women-are-marching-in-washington-but-the-real-change-is-coming-from-the-states/2019/01/17/702c8e7e-1a7e-11e9-88fe-f9f77a3bcb6c_story.html?utm_term=.0b7d9e34bf0d&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Meet the Democrat who paved the way for government shutdowns. Yes, a Democrat. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/01/17/meet-democrat-who-paved-way-government-shutdowns-yes-democrat/?utm_term=.0c22d89c1d40&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Benjamin Civiletti, President Carter's attorney general, issued a legal ruling in 1980 that federal agencies had to close if Congress did not authorize funds.

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Shutdown has federal spouses out of work — and on each other’s nerves <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/shutdown-has-federal-spouses-out-of-work--and-on-each-others-nerves/2019/01/17/e5b89c7e-18e3-11e9-9ebf-c5fed1b7a081_story.html?utm_term=.ccacc211481b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Cabin fever has set in for couples who rely on the government not only for pay, but also for much-needed time apart.

By Ellen McCarthy · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/shutdown-has-federal-spouses-out-of-work--and-on-each-others-nerves/2019/01/17/e5b89c7e-18e3-11e9-9ebf-c5fed1b7a081_story.html?utm_term=.ccacc211481b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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D.C. restaurant fined $7,000 after asking transgender woman for ID before letting her use bathroom <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-news/dc-restaurant-fined-7000-after-asking-transgender-woman-for-id-before-letting-her-use-bathroom/2019/01/17/00d1fc6e-1a86-11e9-afe1-7bd2532c9988_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Cuba Libre must also train staff on D.C. laws regarding gender identity, the city’s attorney general said.

By Justin Wm. Moyer · Read more <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-news/dc-restaurant-fined-7000-after-asking-transgender-woman-for-id-before-letting-her-use-bathroom/2019/01/17/00d1fc6e-1a86-11e9-afe1-7bd2532c9988_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Bill to ban death penalty for severely mentally ill clears GOP-controlled Va. Senate <http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/bill-to-ban-death-penalty-for-severely-mentally-ill-clears-gop-controlled-va-senate/2019/01/17/afe1981c-1a87-11e9-8813-cb9dec761e73_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The measure, which died in a state Senate committee last year, now heads to the House.

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Former Fairfax High student charged with child pornography in connection with trove of photos of area girls <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/former-fairfax-high-student-charged-with-child-pornography-in-connection-with-trove-of-photos-of-area-girls/2019/01/17/2d2115e8-1a8b-11e9-9ebf-c5fed1b7a081_story.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Ergi Masati, 18, of Fairfax was arrested on Oct. 23.

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These bars with fireplaces and warm drinks will get you through the winter <https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/live-life-to-the-coziest-these-bars-with-fireplaces-and-warm-drinks-will-get-you-through-the-winter/2019/01/16/1104140a-1513-11e9-90a8-136fa44b80ba_story.html?utm_term=.c1cc40f5a282&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Take advantage of all the things that make winter special in the District.

By Fritz Hahn · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/live-life-to-the-coziest-these-bars-with-fireplaces-and-warm-drinks-will-get-you-through-the-winter/2019/01/16/1104140a-1513-11e9-90a8-136fa44b80ba_story.html?utm_term=.c1cc40f5a282&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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15 things to do in the D.C. area over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2019/01/17/things-do-dc-area-over-martin-luther-king-jr-weekend/?utm_term=.0ffabaafa975&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

The National Museum of Women in the Arts offers free admission over the holiday weekend to coincide with the Women’s March.

By Going Out Guide staff · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2019/01/17/things-do-dc-area-over-martin-luther-king-jr-weekend/?utm_term=.0ffabaafa975&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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Silver Spring neighborhood is a sanctuary for kids past and present <https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/silver-spring-neighborhood-is-a-sanctuary-for-kids-past-and-present/2019/01/16/e9facd4c-0f61-11e9-84fc-d58c33d6c8c7_story.html?utm_term=.19574804100b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

WHERE WE LIVE | Northwood-Four Corners offers diverse home styles, green space and a convenient location.

By Lester Davis · Read more <https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/silver-spring-neighborhood-is-a-sanctuary-for-kids-past-and-present/2019/01/16/e9facd4c-0f61-11e9-84fc-d58c33d6c8c7_story.html?utm_term=.19574804100b&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>
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