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Vincent Gray’s budget calls for new $1.38 billion in spending projects

Eric Newcomer · March 28, 2013 4:00 am

The D.C. Council will vote Tuesday on whether to override Mayor Vincent Gray's veto of its small and certified business development legislation. (Photo: Graeme Jennings/Examiner file)

D.C. budget will reveal mayor’s spending priorities Thursday

Eric Newcomer · March 27, 2013 4:00 am

The 3-Minute Interview: Talia Mosconi, education director at the Tudor Place Historic House and Garden

Eric Newcomer · March 27, 2013 4:00 am

District Board of Elections Chairwoman Deborah Nichols said it needs $1,046,800 to ensure funding for facilities and expenses, as well as to publicize April's special election to improve voter turnout. (Photo: Examiner file)

D.C. Elections Board says it lacks funds to improve on questionable track record

Eric Newcomer · March 26, 2013 4:00 am

Abused woman hiding in dark

D.C. councilman proposes new domestic violence hotline

Eric Newcomer · March 25, 2013 4:00 am

Standard & Poor's boosted the District's bond rating from A+ to AA- this week. (Photo: Thinkstock)

D.C. has sixth best budgeters in the nation, study says

Eric Newcomer · March 25, 2013 4:00 am

"Our office is committed to pursue all remedies against those who defraud the city," D.C. Attorney General Irvin Nathan said in a statement after the District filed suit against a former employee for tax fraud. (Photo: Examiner file)

D.C. voters will decide budget autonomy, possibly followed by the courts

Eric Newcomer · March 24, 2013 4:00 am

Mara, Bonds pick up endorsements

Mara, Bonds pick up endorsements

Eric Newcomer · March 21, 2013 4:00 am

A bill before the D.C. Council would raise the minimum wage to $11.75 an hour for businesses with at least 75,000 square feet of retail space and $1 billion in annual revenues. (Photo: Thinkstock)

D.C. debates $11.75-an-hour minimum wage for big retailers

Eric Newcomer · March 20, 2013 4:00 am

D.C. Councilwoman Anita Bonds was endorsed by former D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt for the April 23 special election. (Photo: Graeme Jennings/Examiner file)

Former D.C. mayor endorses Bonds in contested council race

Eric Newcomer · March 20, 2013 4:00 am

Eisenhower Memorial Pedestrian Experience.
Model image courtesy of Gehry Partners, LLP, 2012.
(Ã¢â¬ËThe Elder StatesmanÃ¢â¬â¢ photograph from an original print by Yousuf Karsh, 1966).

Members of Congress speak out against Eisenhower memorial plan

Eric Newcomer · March 19, 2013 4:00 am

Eisenhower Memorial Pedestrian Experience.
Model image courtesy of Gehry Partners, LLP, 2012.
(Ã¢â¬ËThe Elder StatesmanÃ¢â¬â¢ photograph from an original print by Yousuf Karsh, 1966).

Eisenhower Memorial battle heading to Capitol Hill

Eric Newcomer · March 17, 2013 4:00 am