District Government News

District officials announced an outreach effort Thursday aimed at improving the city's poor response rate in the Census and securing its claim on billions of federal dollars.
 
Filmmaker focuses his camera on neighborhood's history, pride: Documentary shines light on Barry Farm, gives youth a sense of community (Post, October 29, 2009)
 
D.C. parks contracts are legal, official says: Nickles had said housing group broke law in approval process (Post, October 27, 2009)
 
Same-sex marriage foes vow court fight: REFERENDUM SOUGHT Conservative groups to offer support, funds (Post, October 27, 2009)
 
Espionage suspect had guilty plea in fraud: Records say scientist sought to avoid jail for overbilling NASA (Post, October 26, 2009)
 
Feud between D.C. mayor, council intensifies: Board had recently rejected woman as unqualified for job (Post, October 25, 2009)
 
D.C. parks contracts bypassed council: PROJECTS MOVED VIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
Jobs went to companies with connections to Fenty
(Post, October 23, 2009)
 
With rivals aplenty, Fenty is off and walking (Post, October 22, 2009)
 
Excuse me, Mr. Squirrel.Would you mind leaving?: Proposed D.C. legislation outlines humane treatment for dealing with critters (Post, October 21, 2009)
 
D.C. Council moves on disabilities statute: Improved grievance process included, but safeguard removed (Post, October 21, 2009)
 
D.C. officials to scrutinize spending by AIDS groups (Post, October 20, 2009)
 
Citing 'distractions,' Graham gives up D.C. cab oversight (Post, October 20, 2009)
 
'It doesn't seem right': A group plagued by service, cost complaints is awarded $4.5 million. How? (Post, October 19, 2009)
 
Lobbyist's salary for nonprofit questioned: Oversight of Homes Sought Board members borrowed, are paying back loans (Post, October 19, 2009)
 
Staggering need, striking neglect: The nation's worst-hit city awards millions for care and shelter without ensuring it gets to those it's meant to help (Post, October 18, 2009)
 
D.C. SCHOOLS: Anger Over Layoffs Vented in 18-Hour Hearing (Post, October 18, 2009)
 
Staggering need, striking neglect: The nation's worst-hit city awards millions for care and shelter without ensuring it gets to those it's meant to help (Post, October 17, 2009; 6:47 PM)
 
Unions Want Probe Of Layoffs by Rhee (Post, October 17, 2009)
 
THE DISTRICT: Hundreds Gather to Celebrate Ben Ali (Post, October 17, 2009)
 
Plea Deal Offered to Graham Aide in Taxi Bribe Case (Post, October 16, 2009; 4:21 PM)
 
Boy, 15, Slain in NE Gun Battle Was a Bystander, Police Say (Post, October 15, 2009)
 
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT: D.C. Vows to Shelter Homeless Despite Budget (Post, October 15, 2009)
 
Two Republicans Stand By Same-Sex Marriage (Post, October 15, 2009)
 
More Proof That Barry Has 9 Lives After All: Member Survives Food Allergy Reaction (Post, October 14, 2009)
 
For McKinley Students, a Lesson in Disappointment: Staff Layoffs Moved Them to Get Involved, but D.C. Politics Soured the Experience, Seniors Say (Post, October 14, 2009)
 
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