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Cyclists Pressure D.C. Council To Change Accident Law, But Passage Uncertain

Bicycling and pedestrian advocates will be closely watching the D.C. Council today as a bill to help crash victims receive compensation for injuries is up for a key vote.
D.C. Could Be Overpaying By $25 Million On Soccer Stadium Deal, Analysis Says

Advocates of a proposal to build a new soccer stadium for D.C. United say it will have major benefits for the city, but a new analysis shows the city may be overpaying in the land-swap deal that would make it happen.
What Does Larry Hogan's Election Mean For The Purple Line?

The Republican businessman who won Tuesday's Maryland gubernatorial election might not squash the transit project as many assume.
Let's Go To The Map: How Muriel And Marijuana Won In D.C.

Muriel Bowser and Initiative 71 were the big winner in D.C. on Tuesday night, but how — and where — did they pull it off? We look at our interactive election map for answers.
Bowser Says Legal Marijuana Sales May Come Sooner Rather Than Later

It's only been a day since 69 percent of D.C. voters gave approval to a ballot initiative legalizing the possession of two ounces of marijuana, but mayor-elect Muriel Bowser says that a system of retail sales of the drug may not be far off.
What Does It Take To Get Voters To Register In D.C.?

How can D.C. turn its flood of young new residents in to local voters?

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Listen: The Voice Of Metro Talks About The ‘Perks’ Of Being A D.C. Celebrity

Randi Miller has been the "Voice of Metro" since winning a contest in 2006. In two minutes, she explained the "perks" (we use the term loosely) of being a D.C. celebrity.

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Delaney Remains Ahead As Recount Continue In Maryland's Sixth District

As absentee ballots continue to be counted in Maryland's sixth district, Democrat John Delaney's lead is holding firm over Republican Dan Bongino.

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New Virginia Law Means Some Provisional Voters Have To Confirm Identities

A new Virginia law requiring residents to show ID to vote means that 800 voters who cast provisional ballots will have to confirm their identities with election officials by Friday.

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It May Not Be Hanging Chads, But Some D.C. Races Remain Too Close To Call

Over a dozen of D.C. hyperlocal races remain undecided after Election Day — and a final winner may not be known for another month.

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Obama Invites Congressional Leaders To White House Lunch

President Obama and congressional leaders have lunch on Friday, a first step toward bridging differences after an election that saw power shift to the Republicans. Oh, to be a fly on the wall!

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Gay-Marriage Bans Are Upheld In 4 States By Circuit Court

Bans on same-sex marriage in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee were confirmed by a federal court Thursday, reversing lower courts' decisions.

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Gay-Marriage Bans Are Upheld In 4 States By Circuit Court

Bans on same-sex marriage in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee were confirmed by a federal court Thursday, reversing lower courts' decisions.

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Obama Chief Of Staff: We're Willing To Hear Ideas From Everyone

Robert Siegel talks to Denis McDonough, President Barack Obama's chief of staff, about working with the new Republican majority in the Senate.

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Art Beat With Lauren Landau, Nov. 7

A series of events highlights the magic of puppetry. A local orchestra focuses on WWII-era music, just in time for Veteran’s Day.

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A Dizzying, Fictional 'History' Draws On Bob Marley's Life

Marlon James' A Brief History Of Seven Killings is a novel based on a real-life assassination attempt on Bob Marley. Its hefty cast and sprawling plot make for a demanding yet rewarding read.

Tom Steyer, the hedge-fund billionaire, spent tens of millions of dollars in the midterms, mostly in seven senate and gubernatorial races. Most of his candidates lost, as will — presumably --one of his Steyer's key ambitions: major action on climate change.

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Republican Sweep Highlights Climate Change Politics In Alaska

GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska is set to head the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. It can be easier for her oil-reliant state to adapt to the changing climate rather than address its causes.

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Cyclists Pressure D.C. Council To Change Accident Law, But Passage Uncertain

D.C. Could Be Overpaying By $25 Million On Soccer Stadium Deal, Analysis Says

What Does Larry Hogan's Election Mean For The Purple Line?

Let's Go To The Map: How Muriel And Marijuana Won In D.C.

Bowser Says Legal Marijuana Sales May Come Sooner Rather Than Later

What Does It Take To Get Voters To Register In D.C.?

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Local Election Coverage

Listen: The Voice Of Metro Talks About The ‘Perks’ Of Being A D.C. Celebrity

Delaney Remains Ahead As Recount Continue In Maryland's Sixth District

New Virginia Law Means Some Provisional Voters Have To Confirm Identities

It May Not Be Hanging Chads, But Some D.C. Races Remain Too Close To Call

Politics

Obama Invites Congressional Leaders To White House Lunch

Gay-Marriage Bans Are Upheld In 4 States By Circuit Court

Gay-Marriage Bans Are Upheld In 4 States By Circuit Court

Obama Chief Of Staff: We're Willing To Hear Ideas From Everyone

Arts

Art Beat With Lauren Landau, Nov. 7

A Dizzying, Fictional 'History' Draws On Bob Marley's Life

Environment

Climate Change Activists Come Up Short In Midterm Elections

Republican Sweep Highlights Climate Change Politics In Alaska

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