Subject: Afternoon Buzz: Secret probe points to widespread enrollment fraud at acclaimed D.C. high school
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2018 21:14:27 +0000

Afternoon Buzz from The Washington Post
Cherry blossom forecast: Peak bloom will come about a week early this year; Nearly half of D.C. taxpayers would pay more in city taxes after federal overhaul

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We're predicting peak bloom around March 25.

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An analysis by the chief financial officer shows the city stands to gain $50 million annually.

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