D.C. Council
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D.C. ban on money order campaign contributions proposed by Cheh
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Councilwoman Mary Cheh says an emergency bill would allow large money order contributions to be banned in time for the upcoming special election for an at-large council seat.
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Patrick Mara to run for at-large D.C. Council seat
CommentPatrick Mara announced on NewsChannel 8's "NewsTalk" Wednesday morning that he will run for the at-large D.C. Council seat.
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Anita Bonds selected as interim D.C. Concil member
CommentAnita Bonds, 67, was a longtime aide to former mayor and current Councilmember Marion Barry. She works for Fort Myer Construction Corp., a major contractor in the district.
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Jim Graham inappropriately used lottery contracting process, report says
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A new report describes an offer made by Councilmember Jim Graham to bidders for the city's lottery contract and concludes that Graham inappropriately tried to use the contracting process to advance his political agenda.
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D.C. Council wants to cut speed camera fines
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With complaints galore about speed cameras, the council members set out a schedule to cut the fines.
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D.C. Council moves to fill vacant seat
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The District of Columbia will be taking the first step toward getting a new councilmember.
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Marion Barry: Only 'liberal white folks' care about source of turkey giveaway money
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At his annual turkey giveaway Tuesday, D.C. Councilman Marion Barry offered up the roster of donors readily. Just a day before, Barry made a racially-charged comment claiming only a specific group is interested in knowing the source of the funds.
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D.C. sex abuse reporting bill advances in city council
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The D.C. Council has tentatively approved legislation that would hold many more adults liable for failing to report the sexual abuse of a child.
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D.C. Council passes legislation to regulate cab-for-hire services
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New regulations of sedan-class vehicles passed unanimously through the D.C. Council’s preliminary review of the bill.
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Kwame Brown sentencing set in bank fraud case
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Former D.C. Council chair Kwame Brown will be sentenced Tuesday on a federal bank fraud charge.
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Phil Mendelson to continue as DC Council chairman
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Mendelson, a Democrat, won a special election Tuesday, defeating frequent candidate Calvin Gurley.
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Seven candidates run for open seats on DC Council
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With former councilmembers Harry Thomas and Kwame Brown convicted of crimes and resigning in the past year, the debates and media coverage of this year's DC Council race have been focused on ethics and character.
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Kwame Brown should serve 6 days, prosecutors recommend
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Federal prosecutors are recommending that disgraced D.C. councilman Kwame Brown serve six days of incarceration – to be served on the weekends - for bank fraud.
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D.C. may regulate businesses on air conditioning
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The D.C. Council is considering legislation that would prohibit businesses from propping their doors open if their air conditioning is running.
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D.C. Council members in favor of sugary drinks ban
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Should the large sugary drinks be banned or just subject to a higher tax in the District? Councilmember Mary Cheh has tried to push an excise tax through the Council as a way to deter people from the fattening drinks.
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D.C. Council driverless cars hearing set
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The D.C. Council is holding a hearing on a bill that would allow self-driving cars on the streets of the nation's capital.
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D.C. Council forces transparency in CFO's office
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The D.C. Council has unanimously approved an emergency measure to force greater transparency from the city's chief financial officer.
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D.C. councilmembers seek to cut speed camera fines
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Three members of D.C. Council introduced a bill Tuesday to tame the use of the automated enforcement devices. The bill would cut all fines to no more than $50, except in the case of driver who go more than 20 mph over the limit or for red light runners.
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