DC Council approves Commanders stadium deal

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The Council of the District of Columbia approved a $3.7 billion deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to the city. 

The council voted 11-2 to approve the RFK Development Act, which will bring redevelopment to the abandoned RFK Stadium campus and surrounding neighborhoods. Plans include a 65,000-seat domed stadium, parks, restaurants, bars, housing, and possible increased support for transit. 

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