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No, this isn't the exact plate given to the Obama White House. But President Obama has been sent a similar one -- with D.C.'s famous "Taxation Without Representation" slogan -- in hopes that he'll put it on his presidential limo. (Photo: Greg Whitesell, Washington Examiner)

White House aide accepts ‘Taxation Without Representation’ license plate meant for Obama

Eric Newcomer · January 11, 2013 5:00 am

Southwest D.C. redevelopment plan approved by planning commission

Southwest D.C. redevelopment plan approved by planning commission

Eric Newcomer · January 11, 2013 5:00 am

D.C. councilman says Secret Service easing inauguration parking restrictions for city hall

Eric Newcomer · January 11, 2013 5:00 am

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D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray's order to raise speed limits on some streets and lower traffic camera fines was overridden by the D.C. Council.

Mayor Vince Gray talks jobs, growth with D.C. business leaders

Eric Newcomer · January 10, 2013 5:00 am

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 14: Washington Metropolitan Police conduct a sobriety check point associated with a news conference on drunk driving, on August 14, 2012 in Washington, DC. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held a news conference to discuss the national anti-drunk driving campaign and law enforcement crackdown. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

D.C. rolls out new machines to test suspected drunken drivers

Eric Newcomer · January 9, 2013 5:00 am

D.C. voters get to weigh in on budget autonomy

D.C. voters get to weigh in on budget autonomy

Eric Newcomer · January 8, 2013 5:00 am