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VIDEO | Hearings Before D.C. Council

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School System Power Change

See how Mayor Adrian M. Fenty's plan would alter the governance structure for key areas:
Recent Headlines

More Criticism Over Fenty's Secrecy: Rhee's Selection as Schools Chief, a Shock to Many, Draws Scrutiny (Post, June 13, 2007; Page A01)

SCHOOLS TAKEOVER PLAN: Ethics Panel Blocks Referendum (Post, June 6, 2007; Page B06)

Bush Approves Charter Change for Takeover of Schools: City Asks Court to Overturn Election Board Decision and Disallow Referendum (Post, June 2, 2007; Page B06)

Activists Push To Allow Vote On School Plan: Referendum on Fenty Takeover Would Require 20,000 Signatures (Post, May 30, 2007; Page B01)

Schools Takeover Could Be Delayed: Referendum Vote Would Be in August (Post, May 24, 2007; Page B01)

Senate Approves D.C. School Takeover Plan: Resident Seeking Referendum Is Permitted to Gather Signatures (Post, May 23, 2007; Page B01)

Senate Approves D.C. School Takeover Plan: Resident Seeking Referendum Is Permitted to Gather Signatures (Post, May 23, 2007; Page B01)

La. Senator Blocked Vote On D.C. Schools Measure (Post, May 22, 2007; Page B01)

Takeover Plan Again Delayed In Senate: Norton Confident Bill Will Pass After Review (Post, May 18, 2007; Page B04)

EDUCATION: Fenty School Plan Again Blocked by Anonymous Senator (Post, May 17, 2007; Page B05)

Rewritten Fenty Plan Cuts Copied Language: New Version Includes Nod to Janey (Post, May 16, 2007; Page B04)

District Copied Schools Strategy : Fenty's Plan Takes Verbatim From N.C. (Post, May 9, 2007; Page A01)

EDUCATION: Schools to Hire Accountants To Help With Fiscal Problems (Post, April 26, 2007; Page B04)

Fenty's School Takeover Approved: Change to Home Rule Needs Act of Congress (Post, April 20, 2007; Page B01)

Takeover Would Launch Audit: 'Double-Counting' of Students an Issue (Post, April 6, 2007; Page B04)

D.C. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Critics Mobilize to Stop Fenty From Taking Control of Schools (Post, April 5, 2007; Page B05)

D.C. Schools Takeover Gets Initial Approval (Post, April 4, 2007; Page A01)

SCHOOLS TAKEOVER: Council to Vote Today After Candidate's Attempt at Delay Fails (Post, April 3, 2007; Page B04)

D.C. School Takeover: Frequently Asked Questions (Post, March 29, 2007; 4:02 PM)

Serial Arson Suspect Pleads Guilty (Post, June 7, 2005; Page A01)

Suspect Admitted 37 Arsons, Court Told: 'Addiction' Cited By Prosecutor (Post, April 30, 2005; Page A01)

Man Arrested In D.C. Area's Arson Wave (Post, April 28, 2005; Page A01)

Pants Left Behind Yielded Pivotal Link (Post, April 28, 2005; Page A12)

Slow-Burn Tactic Aids Arsonist: Officials Explain Lack of Witnesses (Post, February 28, 2005; Page B01)

Arson's Scorched Puzzle: 1995 Manassas Case Reflects Profound Challenges of Investigation (Post, December 14, 2004; Page B01)

Fire in NE Has Marks Of Serial Arsonist: Woman, 69, Suffers Burn on Wrist in Blaze That Damages Home (Post, December 11, 2004; Page B01)

Serial Arsonist Linked To Bladensburg Fire: Apartment Blaze Brings Total to 44 (Post, December 8, 2004; Page B01)

NE Fire Might Be Tied to Arsonist: Family Unharmed In Morning Blaze (Post, September 21, 2004; Page B01)

Arson at Md. Home Tied to Other Attacks: Family Is Awakened Before Fire Can Spread (Post, September 18, 2004; Page B01)
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