The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia is also known as Washington, DC, D.C. and the District. Its existence is set forth in Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution, which calls for a district no more than 10 miles square to serve as the seat of government. It is home to all three branches of government and houses more than 170 embassies, the IMF, and the Smithsonian Institution, among others.
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The Architect of the Capitol is an American agency dedicated to monitoring and preserving the architectural heritage of Washington D.C. The site has a good description of the US Capitol Complex. You can also find visitor information to help you plan a visit to the area.
http://www.aoc.gov
Department of Employment Services
Items including job-seeking, worker protection, and unemployment are addressed on the official site, an agency calendar, employment opportunities, and career center details are found on this site.
http://www.does.dc.gov/
The official site of the government of the District dispenses information about government agencies, departments, and employees, as well as various webcasts about the district and a children's section.
http://www.dc.gov/
Specialty smoke shop provides the hours and days of operation, sections dedicated to cigars, cigar accessories, pipes, and pipe tobacco. In order to enter the site, one must be 21 years old.
https://www.gttobacco.com/
Metropolitan Police Department
The official District police site presents news affecting the department, information about specialized units, stolen property, and traffic safety, as well as rapid text notification.
http://mpdc.dc.gov/
Office of the Attorney General
The site provides the agency calendar, fathering court details, and sections dedicated to various departments within the office. Also provided are steps to filing a claim against the District, a consumers complaint forms, and fraud reporting capabilities.
http://oag.dc.gov/
Visitor information center details are found here, as are a list of sightseeing and tourism services, a membership directory, and upcoming events.
http://www.dcchamber.org/
The official tourism site of Washington, DC contains an events calendar, online meeting planners, a job bank,and insider tips.
http://www.washington.org/
