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2 hrs ago | York Dispatch

DC Council to probe Marion Barry contract

The head of the District of Columbia Council says a former federal prosecutor will look into a contract between former mayor Marion Barry and his ex-girlfriend. Council Chairman Vincent Gray said Friday that former federal prosecutor Robert Bennett has been appointed to review whether Barry complied with city laws and Council rules in awarding a ...

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Thu Jul 09, 2009

The State

Stalking charges dropped against Marion Barry

Federal prosecutors have dropped charges against former Washington Mayor Marion Barry, who was accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend. U.S. Park Police arrested the current D.C. councilman on Saturday on a stalking charge after they said a woman complained she was being stalked.

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The News Tribune

Trumka launches bid to lead huge labor federation

The nation's largest labor federation is about to elect its first new leader in 14 years after the labor movement split because of tensions about the longtime leadership.

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Related Topix: University of the District of Columbia, District of Columbia Government

Cincypost.Com

Report: Stimulus Helps Create 14,200 Summer Ohio Jobs

President Barack Obama's $787 billion economic stimulus package will help put 14,200 teens and young adults to work this summer in Ohio, and most of the stimulus-funded highway projects in the state are reaching economically distressed areas, according to a federal report released Wednesday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Ted Strickland, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Barack Obama, Education Etc.

MyFoxDC

DC Reacts to Same-Sex Marriage Changes

Its official: the District of Columbia is now recognizing the marriage of gay couples.

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Related Topix: District of Columbia Government

Wed Jul 08, 2009

WJLA

Barry's Ex Crashes News Conference

Marion Barry's former girlfriend and now accuser crashed a news conference called by the councilman's spokeswoman late Tuesday night, shouting "That's not true!" when the spokeswoman described her as have psychiatric issues.

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ClipSyndicate

VIDEO: Lawyer for Marion Barry Calls Charges 'Baseless'

An attorney for former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry says he's confident that stalking charges filed against the veteran politician by a former girlfriend will be dropped.

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Related Topix: Video

Pushing Rope

District of Columbia Forges Ahead On Gay Marriage

All gay marriages performed out of state are officially legal in Washington D.C . As of last midnight, residents and visitors to Washington D.C. are just a bit more equal.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian

Tue Jul 07, 2009

On Top Magazine

NOM Prepares To Fight Gay Marriage In DC

The nation's most vocal opponent of gay marriage is preparing to lead the fight in the District of Columbia as a new law that recognizes legal gay marriage takes effect Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, District of Columbia Government

MiamiHerald.com - Miami & Ft. Lauderd...

Gay marriage bill takes effect in nation's capital

A law recognizing same-sex marriages performed elsewhere has gone into effect in the District of Columbia.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Gay/Lesbian, District of Columbia Government

Mon Jul 06, 2009

EDGEftlauderdale.com News Feed

D.C. begins to recognize out-of-District same-sex marriages

The District of Columbia yesterday began to recognize marriages of same-sex couples legally performed in other jurisdictions after a Superior Court judge ruled against a proposed ballot referendum that would have given voters an opportunity to potentially roll back the recently passed legislation.

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Related Topix: Wedding, Gay/Lesbian

Concord Monitor

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Council member Marion Barry found himself mired in more political, legal and personal drama yesterday after his arrest late Saturday on charges that he stalked a female companion.

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Related Topix: District of Columbia Government, Anacostia Park, US National Parks

Sun Jul 05, 2009

KFYI-AM Phoenix

Feeding America: The Nation's Leading Domestic Hunger Relief Charity

Feeding America is the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Our mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.

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Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

Editorial: Safety improvement

We've editorialized previously against some of the nonfiscal "extras" thrown into the 2009-11 state budget signed into law by Gov.

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Related Topix: Wisconsin, Wisconsin Government, Opinion

SignOnSanDiego.com

Former D.C. Mayor Barry charged with stalking

File - District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry leaves U.S. District Court in Washington in this Aug.

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Related Topix: Prison

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Boston.com

No Jackpot Winner

None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Saturday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were: Powerball: 14 Power Play: 3 Players matching all five numbers and the Powerball would have won or shared the $25 million jackpot.

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Related Topix: Lottery

MyFoxDC

Apartments for Homeless Women to Open

Sixteen of Washington's most vulnerable homeless women will soon get apartments in a newly renovated building.

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WMAL-AM Washington

SoberRide to be Offered For All of July 4th

Independence Day revelers in the Washington area can call for free cab rides Saturday night instead of getting behind the wheel after a few drinks.

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Hampton Roads, Virginia, news, sports...

Kaine defends DNC travel anew; revises cost figure

For the second time in a week, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine defended his national travels for the Democratic Party on live radio.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, District of Columbia Government, Virginia, South Carolina, South Carolina Government

Fri Jul 03, 2009

WRC Washington DC Channel 4

The Night Note: Ugly Dog

The following stories are brought to you by the fine folks on the News4 assignment desk.

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Related Topix: US Governors, Tim Kaine

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