Subject: Afternoon Buzz: The District is about to declare its independence — from Congress
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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2016 16:01:03 -0400 (EDT)

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AFTERNOON BUZZ
 
Updates since this morning's paper

THE DISTRICT IS ABOUT TO DECLARE ITS INDEPENDENCE — FROM CONGRESS
In their ongoing statehood battle, D.C. leaders will challenge Capitol Hill over how to fund the city budget.
By Aaron C. Davis
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CASE AGAINST EX-D.C. MAYOR GRAY STALLED OVER CLAIMS KEY WITNESS HAD CREDIBILITY ISSUE
Investigation focused on ages of witness’s sexual partners to determine if crime was committed.
By Ann E. Marimow
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DRUNK DRIVER WHO KILLED OFFICER NOAH LEOTTA TO PLEAD GUILTY
Luis Reluzco, 47, is “trying to do the right thing,” says attorney
By Dan Morse
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KIDS ARE STRANGLING ON BLIND CORDS WHEN WE’VE KNOWN FOR YEARS THEY’RE DANGEROUS
Cormac was 2. Adam was 7. Both died amid a long fight by parents to make blinds safer.
By Petula Dvorak
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NANCY PELOSI CONDEMNS ANTI-CHRIS VAN HOLLEN AD
But she stops short of attacking Edwards.
By Rachel Weiner and Mike DeBonis
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10 THINGS TO DO IN THE D.C. AREA ON THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 14-17
Grab your picnic basket. It's finally going to feel like spring.
By Going Out Guide staff
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&#8216;WRESTLEMANIA&#8217; COMES TO CAPITOL HILL: METRO VS. CONGRESS
You can bet there will be rematches -- year, after year, after year.
By Fredrick Kunkle
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LIBBY GARVEY, ARLINGTON BOARD CHAIR, TROUNCED BY CHALLENGER IN STRAW POLL
Erik Gutshall wins 88 percent over the incumbent, who vocally opposed streetcar project.
By Patricia Sullivan
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