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House To Vote On Moving Frederick Douglass Statue To U.S. Capitol

The measure would allow a D.C. statue of the abolitionist to move from a D.C. government building to the U.S. Capitol's Emancipation Hall in June.

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Activists Demand Living Wage For Federally Contracted Workers

Protesters are descending upon federal building throughout the day, demanding that low-wage contracted workers receive higher pay.

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George Washington University Adds Monument Images To Basketball Court

The court in the Charles E. Smith Center will feature images of the White House, U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument.

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Military Bowl Leaves D.C. For Maryland

The city's only major college football game is headed to Annapolis, where organizers say it will better highlight efforts to raise money for organizations that support the armed forces.

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D.C. Man Sentenced To Four Years In Prison For Stealing Dog

Christopher Young pleaded guilty to stealing a Yorkshire Terrier from a woman in Northeast D.C.

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Tommy Wells Launches Mayoral Campaign

The Ward 6 council member promised to clean up government, cut juvenile crime in half, improve access to education, and create a "next-generation public transit system."

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D.C. Legislators Want To Allow Pepco Customers To Opt Out Of Smart Meters

The bill would allow D.C. residents to opt against having smart meters installed in their homes, which critics say pose health and safety risks.

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Watch: Time Lapse Video Of Scaffolding On Washington Monument

It took close to two months to install the scaffolding that now surrounds the Washington Monument, and we've got a time lapse video of the whole process.

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Two D.C. Legislators To Push For Decriminalization Of Marijuana

Under the measure, possession of small amounts of marijuana would be treated as a civil offense punishable by a small fine.

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The Politics Hour

D.C. People’s Counsel Sandra Mattavous-Frye joins Kojo and Tom Sherwood in the studio.

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