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FILE - This April 18, 2008 file photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife shows a gray wolf. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014, the Michigan House cleared the way for an appointed panel to decide whether to allow continued hunting of the resurgent gray wolf, instead of leaving the matter up to the state's voters. (AP Photo/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Gary Kramer, File) **FILE**

From wolves to pot, states tackle range of issues on fall ballots

They can't vote, but the gray wolves of Michigan's Upper Peninsula will have a direct stake in the outcome of the midterm elections next month. The Michigan battle is one of some 146 initiatives, referenda and other measures on the ballots this midterm season, on issues ranging from abortion, gun rights and gambling to redistricting, the minimum wage and state official salaries.

October 9, 2014
RED IS THE NEW GREEN: Katie Baucom (right) and Cate Scobel of the District visit Bluejacket Brewery before a Nationals game. Local businesses hope to stay bustling as the team brings in sold-out crowds during the playoffs. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Washington Nationals postseason a potential windfall for D.C. economy

The Fall Classic could prove a fall windfall for the local economy, with the Washington Nationals potentially playing 10 sold-out playoff dates that could mean tens of millions of dollars in business for the team, its vendors and the local restaurants, bars, parking garages, souvenir stands, ticket scalpers and snack vendors who benefit from the team's success.

October 1, 2014
U.S. officials are optimistic that the election of new pro-business Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will enhance bilateral trade between the two countries, which have lagged far behind American business transactions with rival China. (associated press)

Pro-trade Indian leader to visit Washington

U.S.-Indian economic relations have long been heavy on promise and light on performance. U.S. officials and business leaders are hoping the visit of new pro-business Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington this week will change that dynamic and boost trade and investment between the world's two largest democracies.

September 23, 2014