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House votes to block D.C. Council from changing sentencing laws
Washington Post· 1 day agoThe legislation would face more hurdles in the Democratic-controlled Senate, including the Senate filibuster, requiring 60 votes to advance.
House passes controversial DC crime bill, threatens council’s sentencing power
WDVM via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoThe D.C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe (CRIMES) Act aims to restrict the D.C. ...
DC 2024 primary election voter guide: Everything you need to know - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 3 days agoD.C.’s June 4 primary will see voters cast not just their choice for president, but for several...
D.C. Councilmembers react to House passage of D.C. CRIMES Act
WJLA· 6 hours agoD.C. councilmembers are speaking out against a recently passed House bill aimed at curbing crime in...
The House Wants To Make It Even Harder For D.C. To Change Local Sentencing Laws
Esquire· 5 hours agoDemocrats joined Republicans to pass the legislation by a vote of 225-181, showing how bipartisan...
18 Dems vote in favor of GOP-led bill cracking down on DC crime
Fox News via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoJared Moskowitz is one of the 18 Democrats who voted for the bill. It would prevent the courts from...
New York dog gets City Council citation for rat kills in war against vermin
The Hill· 5 hours agoA New York City dog named Luna received an award Thursday for killing rats. City Council Member Chi...
GOP congressman corrected after flubbing who signed the Constitution
NBC News via Yahoo News· 21 hours agoDemocratic Rep. Jamie Raskin delivered a history lesson on the House floor, correcting Rep. Dan...
Congress aims to exert control over DC crime with new bill - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 11 hours agoA year after Congress blocked D.C.’s revised criminal code, complaining it was soft on crime, the...
House targets D.C. home rule by passing bill that would give Congress oversight on public safety
The Washington Times· 23 hours agoHouse lawmakers looking to restore congressional oversight over the District of Columbia passed a...