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Is DC expensive to live? Washington DC is expensive. Living here is no joke when it comes to money. Prices in DC far exceed the national average, with Washington DC ranking 13th most expensive of the 118 U.S. cities ranked on Numbeo’s cost of living index.

Why was it called the District of Columbia? On September 9, 1791, the three commissioners overseeing the capital’s construction named the city in honor of President Washington. The same day, the federal district was named Columbia (a feminine form of “Columbus”), which was a poetic name for the United States commonly in use at that time.

Is district court for the District of Columbia?
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia (in case citations, D.D.C.) is a federal district court in the District of Columbia.

United States District Court for the District of Columbia

Chief Judge
Beryl A. Howell

Officers of the court

U.S. Attorney
Matthew M. Graves

www.dcd.uscourts.gov

Where do I mail my District of Columbia tax return? Where should I mail my tax return and/or payment? The mailing address for the D-40 individual income tax returns is Office of Tax and Revenue, PO Box 96169, Washington, DC 20090-6169. If mailing a refund or no payment return, mail to the Office of Tax and Revenue, PO Box 96145, Washington, DC 20090-6145.

What happened in the Columbia v Heller case? Heller, case in which the U.S. Supreme Court on June 26, 2008, held (5–4) that the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to possess firearms independent of service in a state militia and to use firearms for traditionally lawful purposes, including self-defense within the home.

Is the District of Columbia considered a state? The Constitution dictates that the federal district be under the jurisdiction of the US Congress. Washington, DC operates as a state while also performing functions of a city and a county. We are treated as a state in more than 500 federal laws. We are leaders in a region of 4 million people and growing.

Where is Strayer University located? Strayer University is a private for-profit university with its headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1892 as Strayer’s Business College and later became Strayer College, before being granted university status in 1998.

How do I report unclaimed property in DC?
You can reach us through email at dcunclaimed.property@dc.gov.

Claimants must submit claims through the Web Portal for processing. Claims that are mailed into our office will require additional time to process.
Holders must file their reports through the Web Portal.

Can you get bond in DC? Bond or bail is only used in the District of Columbia when someone is alleged to be a serious risk for flight. At that point, a money bond could be imposed to ensure your appearance at the next court date.

What kind of life insurance do federal employees get? Unless they waive coverage, most Federal employees have Basic Life Insurance under the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance Program. Basic Life Insurance is equal to the actual rate of annual basic pay (rounded to the next $1,000) plus $2,000, or $10,000, whichever is greater.