Washington Area Women's Foundation

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

— A group of Cardozo High School students and their mentors are hitting the Hill, lobbying members of Congress to support more math and sciences courses for women.  Click here to listen in on one of their meetings.

— A Senator from Kentucky is single-handedly blocking action needed to prevent more than a million Americans from prematurely losing their unemployment benefits next month.  When asked to drop his objection, Senator Jim Bunning replied with some strong language.  Click here for details.

— In spite of record high unemployment in The District, there is one industry that is growing.  However, many D.C. residents aren’t qualified to work in it.  Click here to find out how “Hospitality High” preps students to become part of a growing work force.

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