District of Columbia U.S. Politics News Monitoring Service

D.C. Council to have final vote on bill aimed at seizing guns from suspected abusers

The D.C. Council on Tuesday could pass new laws restricting the ability of gun owners to modify weapons and require police to seize guns while enforcing protective orders in domestic disputes. The latter provision — known as a “red flag law” — is gaining …

D.C. Council to have final vote on bill aimed at seizing guns from people deemed a danger

The D.C. Council on Tuesday could pass new laws restricting the ability of gun owners to modify weapons and require police to seize guns from people deemed a danger to themselves or others. The latter provision — known as a “red flag law” — is gaining …

Vincent Gray floating an amendment to save Southeast hospital deal

In the move toward personal mobility devices, D.C.’s poorest are left behind — again

Luz Lazo Transportation reporter covering Washington's Metro, buses, Capital Bikeshare and taxis, and the region's road network December 15 If you’ve spent any time in downtown Washington recently, you’ve probably seen one of the hundreds of …

D.C. proposal would let police take guns from people accused of domestic abuse

Updated 11 hours ago WASHINGTON — The D.C. Council on Tuesday could pass new laws restricting the ability of gun owners to modify weapons and require police to seize guns while enforcing protective orders in domestic disputes. The latter provision — known …

Redskins D.C. stadium idea runs into opposition from D.C. Council, Capitol Hill

D.C. Council Member David Grosso (I-At Large) on Wednesday urged Eleanor Holmes Norton (D), the city’s nonvoting congresswoman, to do all she could to block what he called a “backdoor attempt” to pave the way for the Washington Redskins to build their next …

D.C. Council to reintroduce movie theater caption screening bill

The D.C. Council plans to reintroduce legislation that would require movie theaters to provide more open caption screenings, after a Tuesday hearing in which dozens testified about frequent failures of captioning glasses. Theater operators expressed worry …

Gordon Parks Exhibit Showcases Photographer’s Evolving Vision and Genius

By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Gordon Parks has left an indelible mark on Black and the broader contemporary culture. Born in Kansas in 1912, the renowned photographer documentarian, filmmaker and author has created works that challenged the …

D.C. Council Passes Measures on Fare Evasion, Campaign Donations and Internet Sales Tax, Punts on a New Hospital

Darrow MontgomeryThe end is near. The agenda for the D.C. Council’s penultimate legislative meeting last Tuesday included more than 100 items, from firearm safety to campaign finance reform to turnstile jumping to building a new hospital east of the …

D.C. Council decriminalizes Metro fare evasion: ‘I’m sad that’s Metro’s losing money, but I’m more sad about what’s ...

The D.C. Council gave final approval this week to a measure decriminalizing Metro fare evasion, paving the way for fare-jumping to become a civil offense punishable by a $50 fine in the District., The measure passed amid staunch opposition from Metro and …

D.C. Council approves 3 pro-LGBT measures

Council member Mary Cheh’s bill calls for banning licensed mental health practitioners from ‘engaging in sexual orientation change efforts with a consumer for whom a conservator or guardian has been appointed.’ (Washington Blade file photo by Michael Key) …

D.C. Council postpones vote on GWU Hospital expansion bill

The D.C. Council opted Tuesday night to postpone for two more weeks its final vote on a bill designed to accelerate the construction of a new Southeast D.C. hospital that George Washington University Hospital is… The D.C. Council opted Tuesday night to …

D.C. Council approves sweeping changes to campaign finance, bans ‘pay to play’

Sweeping changes to the District’s campaign finance regulations could soon become law, after the D.C. Council gave final approval Tuesday to a bill aimed at curbing the influence of government contractors in local politics. The prohibition of alleged “pay …

D.C. Council moves closer to legalizing sports betting

The D.C. Council voted Tuesday in favor of a bill that would allow sports betting in Washington, the first of two votes necessary for the bill to pass. Council member Jack Evans, a Ward 2 Democrat, introduced the “Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of …

D.C. Council decriminalizes Metro fare evasion, giving final approval to contested measure

The D.C. Council gave final approval Tuesday to a measure decriminalizing Metro fare evasion, paving the way for fare-jumping to become a civil offense punishable by a $50 fine in the District, rather than existing criminal penalties that include arrest, a …

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser picks Lewis D. Ferebee new schools chancellor

Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday named Indianapolis Public Schools Superintendent Lewis D. Ferebee of as the new chancellor of D.C. Public Schools, apparently rejecting her advisory panel’s recommendation. Mr. Ferebee, a former state superintendent and …

D.C. Council postpones vote on GWU Hospital expansion bill

D.C. Council bill looks to unmask individuals behind all LLCs

Ex-drug dealer pushes peace in Washington with the Violence Interrupters group

WASHINGTON - The boys, barely in their teens, were angry. A young man they knew had been shot dead. Robbie Merritt was not the first man from around their Southeast Washington neighborhood who had recently been killed. Just the latest. There was J Rock. …

Chief of International MilSatCom, SMC, US Air Force to Chair Day-two Military Space Situational Awareness Conference

SMi Reports: Chief of International MilSatCom and other senior US DOD representatives briefing at the conference to discuss on Space Situational Awareness. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the US Air Force …

November 2018 Crypto Exchange Analytics and Research

NY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, December 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This is the second report in a series of reviews of the crypto exchanges widely considered to be leaders in the field. In it, COR Index analyzes chief criteria used to select …

Reading Roadmap afterschool tutoring model increases student test scores

Program demonstrates how afterschool can impact early childhood literacy TOPEKA, KANSAS, UNITED STATES, December 14, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research demonstrates that the Kansas Reading Roadmap is a promising model for how schools and …

Bipartisan lawmakers voice support for Iran uprising, condemn Tehran’s terrorism against dissidents

Bipartisan members of congress joined Iranian Americans from 40 states at a Congressional event to express support for protesters in Iran. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bipartisan members of congress joined Iranian …

#StandUp4HumanRights March Demands Human Rights Be Recognized

Human rights advocates braved freezing temperatures, gathering at the famous Lincoln Memorial to stand up and march for the rights of all. WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Human Rights …

Bipartisan lawmakers voice support for Iran uprising, condemn Tehran’s terrorism against dissidents

Bipartisan members of congress joined Iranian Americans from 40 states at a Congressional event to express support for protesters in Iran. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 13, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bipartisan lawmakers voice support for Iran …

U.S. Army Colonel Fernando Guadalupe Regularly Gives Back to Society Through Volunteering

FORT JACKSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, USA, December 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colonel Fernando Guadalupe emphasizes the positive impact volunteering with local organizations has on communities. Apart from his regular Army service, he volunteers with …

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Scores Huge Win in First Amendment Rights Case

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig prevails in a win for the Republican Party of Virginia before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, a …

Patrick Brown's Media and Book Tour

TORONTO, ON, CANADA, December 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We are pleased to confirm the Ottawa Region Book launch for Patrick Brown’s bestselling book TAKEDOWN. It is your chance to meet and hear Mayor Patrick Brown speak about politics. …

American Made for the Holiday

Small town values and great customer service with nationwide reach. GETTYSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the continued globalization of our retail shelves, there seems to be an ongoing challenge to find …

CCHR to Host Attorney Summit on Florida Mental Health Law

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights is hosting a continuing legal education event on the Florida mental health law for defense attorneys next month. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens …

CCHR Calling for Greater Protection of Elders from Baker Act Abuse

The Citizens Commission on Human Rights is calling upon lawmakers to protect senior citizens from unlawful involuntary psychiatric examination. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Citizens Commission …

Hearing Health Foundation Maintains 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating and Consumer Reports “Best Charities” Distinction

HHF concludes our 60th anniversary year of groundbreaking hearing and balance research with repeat accolades from Charity Navigator and Consumer Reports. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hearing Health …

California Lawyers Association names Paula Brunoro-Borokhov Vice-Chair of Young Tax Lawyers Committee Taxation Section

Paula Brunoro-Borokhov, tax attorney and international legal counsel, will serve tax lawyers that have been practicing for 10 years or less in California. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, December 11, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

Durango Reports Additional Visible Gold Grains in Till at Windfall Lake

Recent samples submitted for gold grain count & fire assay have all returned visible gold grains extending the previously known 5km trend to approximately 10km. Durango Resources Inc. (OTCQB:ATOXF) VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, December 11, 2018 /⁨ …

American Fidelity Named One of the Best Workplaces for Diversity

American Fidelity Assurance Company once again made FORTUNE magazine’s and the Great Place to Work Institute’s Best Workplaces for Diversity list. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, USA, December 10, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Fidelity Assurance …

AMCD Supports the Appointment of Heather Nauert as UN Ambassador

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Mideast Coalition for Democracy fully supports President Trump’s pick to replace UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, the intelligent and capable Ms. Heather Nauert. Ms. Nauert has …

Are people dying from what they don’t know?

Drug-Free World Foundation launches Truth About Drugs campaign to educate on emerging threat of synthetic drugs WASHINGTON, DC, USA, December 6, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WASHINGTON, DC – The Foundation for a Drug-Free World announced its …

18-YEAR-OLD ACTOR/SINGER OLIVER RICHMAN RELEASES 'I CAN SEE' WRITTEN BY HIS GRANDFATHER, LEGEND RON MILLER

A Newly Released Music Video of the Same Song, Recorded and Filmed By Oliver When he Was 10 Years Old, Accompanies the 2018 Recording LOS ANGELES , CA, U.S.A., December 6, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Keeping the spirit alive of his iconic …

Mental Health Watchdog Helps Hundreds in Fight for Human Rights

CCHR has helped more than 900 men, women and children who were being unjustly held under the mental health law in a campaign to protect human rights. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, December 5, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida chapter …