Subject: Afternoon Buzz: Congress is about to drop the hammer on D.C.’s attempt at fiscal freedom
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Date: Tue, 24 May 2016 16:02:05 -0400 (EDT)

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AFTERNOON BUZZ
 
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CONGRESS IS ABOUT TO DROP THE HAMMER ON D.C.’S ATTEMPT AT FISCAL FREEDOM
The federal budget and a House bill would repeal a referendum approved by city voters.
By Aaron C. Davis
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MCAULIFFE IN ‘SHOCK’ OVER FBI INVESTIGATION OF CAMPAIGN MONEY, PERSONAL FINANCES
The governor said his donations were “fully vetted” by his legal team.
By Jenna Portnoy
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‘I WANT ONE WINNER THIS YEAR.’ NATIONAL SPELLING BEE MAKES CHANGES TO DISCOURAGE TIES.
After two years of co-champions, the Bee has altered its rules to increase the chance of a single winner.
By Ian Shapira
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A RAINY ATLANTIC WEATHER SYSTEM, EVEN A TROPICAL STORM, MIGHT SPOIL D.C.&#8217;S MEMORIAL DAY
A wet pattern could redevelop between Sunday and Tuesday next week.
By Jason Samenow
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A HORRIFIC RAPE OCCURS ON METRO. SHOULDN&#8217;T METRO OFFICIALS OR TRANSIT POLICE HAVE TOLD US?
Metro still hasn't learned that failing to acknowledge bad news with the good only invites more scrutiny.
By Fredrick Kunkle
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HAVE YOU BEEN A VICTIM OF CRIME OR UNWANTED BEHAVIOR ON METRO? SHARE YOUR STORY.
Statistics don't show a major increase in crime, but experiences can be unsettling for a rider.
By Tim Richardson and Teddy Amenabar
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FERGUSON ACTIVIST ACCUSED OF PROSTITUTING A 17-YEAR-OLD GIRL
Police accuse Charles Wade of using the teenager to make money, but the activist claims he has been falsely accused.
By Peter Holley
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SENATE AIMS TO BOOST BUYOUT OFFERS TO DEFENSE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES
The Defense Department could dangle a much larger cash carrot before its employees to induce them to resign or retire, under a budget bill up for Senate voting this week.
By Eric Yoder
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TWO MEN CHARGED IN JEWELRY STORE HEIST THAT LED TO GUN BATTLE IN FAIRFAX
One was arrested at Newark International Airport, where he may have been trying to escape on a flight, police said.
By Justin Jouvenal and Dana Hedgpeth
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