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ARRESTS IN TRINIDAD SHOOTINGS: Police Call Fatal Attack 'Retaliation From One Neighborhood on Another' (Post, December 4, 2008; Page B05)
FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES: Man Dies at Home After Paramedics Diagnose Acid Reflux (Post, December 4, 2008; Page B04)
Who Says Old Campaign Signs Are Useless? (Post, December 4, 2008; Page DZ01)
Another Birthday Bash, Another Campaign for Fenty (Post, December 4, 2008; Page DZ01)
$1 Surcharge on Taxi Rides to Be Rescinded (Post, December 3, 2008; 12:47 PM)
Right at Home Under the Dome: Capitol Visitor Center Opens Doors to Tourists, Who Pronounce It a Success (Post, December 3, 2008; Page B01)
District Raises a Glass to History: Council Lengthens Bar Hours During Inaugural Period (Post, December 3, 2008; Page B01)
D.C. Council Supports Gun Control Revisions: Verizon Proposal Also Gets Backing (Post, December 3, 2008; Page B01)
THE DISTRICT: Task Force Report Recommends Increase in Taxi Cab Fares (Post, December 3, 2008; Page B08)
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Rhee Seeks New Way To Avert Violence: Anacostia High Fight Injured 5 (Post, November 21, 2008; Page B01)
Union Chiefs And Rhee Will Meet : Talks Will Involve D.C., National Teachers' Groups (Post, November 18, 2008; Page B01)
N.Y. Probes Student Insurance: Options, Disclosure Studied at Georgetown, Other Schools (Post, November 18, 2008; Page B03)
Power Restored After Morning Outage in Northwest D.C. (Post, November 14, 2008; 1:00 PM)
OBAMA'S INAUGURATION: D.C. Area Schools Debate Canceling Classes Jan. 20 (Post, November 13, 2008; Page B04)
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ARRESTS IN TRINIDAD SHOOTINGS: Police Call Fatal Attack 'Retaliation From One Neighborhood on Another' (Post, December 4, 2008; Page B05)
Man Charged in 3 Killings: Suspect Was Freed From Jail After Plea Bargain (Post, November 29, 2008; Page B03)
Woman Held in Couple's Killings: Former Guest Led 2 Men to House, She Tells Police (Post, November 28, 2008; Page B01)
Suspect Said He Planned to Rob Couple, Court Told: Man Charged in NW Slayings Stated He Torched Car, According to Documents (Post, November 27, 2008; Page B01)
Family of Slain Lawyer Sues Three Former Housemates: Complaint Alleges Men Conspired To Cover Up Crime (Post, November 26, 2008; Page B05)
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Bar Hours Worry D.C. Police Union: Labor Chief Fears Extension for Inauguration Will Overtax Force (Post, December 5, 2008; Page B01)
Another Birthday Bash, Another Campaign for Fenty (Post, December 4, 2008; Page DZ01)
$1 Surcharge on Taxi Rides to Be Rescinded (Post, December 3, 2008; 12:47 PM)
District Raises a Glass to History: Council Lengthens Bar Hours During Inaugural Period (Post, December 3, 2008; Page B01)
D.C. Council Supports Gun Control Revisions: Verizon Proposal Also Gets Backing (Post, December 3, 2008; Page B01)
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