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  • The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington said Wednesday that it will be unable to continue the social service programs it runs for the District if the city doesn't change a proposed same-sex marriage law, a threat that could affect tens of thousands of people the church helps with adoption, homeles...


    A D.C. Council committee voted Tuesday to send a bill legalizing same-sex marriage to the full council for debate, clearing the way for a final decision next month.


    District Politics

    D.C. purchasing chief faults process used to award contract:  Council continues probe of funds routed through city Housing Authority (Post, November 6, 2009)

    Contractor chose firms linked to Fenty, D.C. Council told:  Council fired up at hearing; Catania says deals must be reviewed. (Post, October 31, 2009)

    Gay Marriage Bill Unveiled Before Packed D.C. Council Chambers (Post, October 6, 2009; 3:12 PM)

    Early Voting Gets Preliminary OK in the District (Post, October 6, 2009; 1:35 PM)

    D.C. Officials Squabble Over Cuts as Homeless Service Providers Scramble:  No Matter How You Do the Math, Advocates Say, Less Money Means More People on Streets (Post, October 6, 2009)

    D.C. Council to Introduce Bill Allowing Same-Sex Marriage:  Measure Is Expected to Pass Congress, but Its Viability May Depend on Tilt of Future Chambers (Post, October 6, 2009)

    Cuts in D.C. Homeless Services Budget:  City Budget Cuts Stun Advocates for Homeless (Post, October 3, 2009)

    Activists Urge D.C. Mayor to Get Out Front on HIV Prevention:  Mayor Should Seize Opportunities Such as Walk, Activists Say (Post, October 3, 2009)

    Changes to D.C. Taxes, Services and Agencies Begin Today (washingtonpost.com, September 30, 2009; 6:40 PM)

    Graham Drops Scandal-Tainted D.C. Taxi Bill (washingtonpost.com, September 30, 2009; 1:15 PM)

    D.C. Council Considers Additional Smoking Restrictions:  Bills Target Sidewalk Space, Cheap Cigars (Post, September 30, 2009)

    Graham's Chief of Staff Enjoyed Solid Reputation in Latino Community:  Graham's Chief of Staff Enjoyed Solid Reputation in Latino Community (Post, September 28, 2009)

    D.C. Council Passage of Gay Marriage Bill All but Assured (Post, September 11, 2009)

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