| JANUARY, 2002 | CITY MANAGEMENT | |
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| 105 | Santana | DC Court Worker Accepted Bribes--drug-test technician admits allowing bogus urine samples |
| 105 | Timberg | VA's Gov Warner, House of Delegates Leaders Pledge Teamwork--budget troubles far-reaching |
| 107 | Timberg | VA and MD Lawmakers Enter New Year of Budgeting Painfully--VA $1.3B, MD $0.5B shortfalls |
| 108 | Editor | The Talented Mr. Kaiser--Cntl Bd, then CFO staffer faked law license, academic degrees: shameful! |
| 110 | Woodlee | Mayor Apologizes to Donors for Fundraising Errors, Faults Aids--pleads ignorance over $500K draw |
| 111 | Goldstein | DC Halts Ex-Counsel's Pay, Reviews Cases--man lacked license to practice law in DC, worked for CFO |
| 111 | Timberg | Mayor Knew Fundraising Details, Ex-Aide Says--mayor agrees he supported effort, but knew not details |
| 112 | Woodlee | Fundraising Probe's End Still Elusive--investigators not on mayor's timetable: DC IG coming under fire |
| 113 | Timberg | Mayor's Mea Culpa Can't Quell Controversy--scandal survives mayor's apology: opponents gleeful |
| 116 | Editor | Inspecting the Inspector General--DC Council has called IG to explain foot-dragging: let's hear it |
| 117 | Woodlee | DC IG Maddox Had to Leave First DC Job--had to step down as Gen'l Counsel: not member DC bar |
| 118 | Woodlee | DC Inspector General Defends Residency--Couincil members seek investigation of double homes |
| 119 | Goldstein | Criminal Probe of Ex-Counsel Opened--CFO lawyer unlicensed in DC, new questions re credentials |
| 123 | Editor | No Laughing Matter--irony in DC IG with credibility problems probing CFO lawyer w/credibility problems |
| 125 | LeDuc | MD Democrats Redraw Rep. Morella's District--plan aimed at ousting Montgomery Republican |
| 125 | Woodlee | DC IG Urged to Resign--residency and legal credentials questioned by members of DC Council |
| 127 | Patterson ltr | Coming Under Scrutiny--Councilmbr raises raft of questions for DC IG: above others should obey laws |
| 127 | Becker | Morella Faces Well-Stacked Deck--MD Democrats say redistrcting will help them win House control |
| 131 | Timberg | Williams Raises $1.2M--DC Mayor still without major election rival:Chavous, Catania, Fenty? |
| 131 | staff | Republican Rep. Morella Affirms Plan to Run Again--won't retire after 16 yrs just because of redistricting |
| FEBRUARY, 2002 | CITY MANAGEMENT | |
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| 130 | Kain (Curr) | DC Planning Office Prepares for Busy Year--many plans maturing, need to review Comprehensive Plan |
| 204 | Woodlee | DC Council to Vote on Embattled Inspector General--questions of Maddox's residency, resume's |
| 206 | Timberg | No Purge of (Lax) Small Business Panel--Mayor abandons try to get volunteer members' resignations |
| 207 | Staff | DC IG Maddox Calls Council Vote Premature--should have waited til HIS probe of mayor completed |
| 208 | Tiberg | Ex-Mayor Barry Sounds Like Candidate for Council--sounding out potential supporters, churches |
| 209 | LeDuc | Gov Glendenibng Submits MD Redistricting Plan--Democrats could gain 2 congressional seats |
| 209 | Staff | DC Disaster Response Plan Overhauled--mirrors fed plan, offers strong cooperation with MD/VA |
| 210 | Cnclmn Orange | Why the DC Inspector General Should Go--gotta reestablish integrity and credibility of OIG, DC Gov't |
| 210 | Staff | DC Officials Divided Over Residency Rule--several high-level officials cheat, don't really live in DC |
| 211 | Editor | Unfinished Business--sticky situation, Council voted no conf; IG won't go, mayor can't fire, wait for report |
| 213 | Woodlee | Fundraising Probe Nearly Finished, say DC IG Maddox -- called to account before DC Council |
| 214 | Timbarg | At Olympics, Mayor's Business is Fun--Williams enjoys camaraderie in representing DC at games |
| 220 | Timberg | DC Boxing Panel Backs Tyson Bid--business, church leaders oppose DC housing boxing bout |
| 220 | Staff | Council Votes to Cut ANC members--from 299 to 286 elected volunteers but keeps 37 commissions |
| 221 | Timberg | Mayor Seeks to Punch Up DC's Economy--willing to take risk to keep out of 'very deep' financial hole |
| 221 | Hedgpeth | Many Businesses Cheer Prospect of Tyson Fight--tourism officials expect modest sales of $6-10M |
| 221 | Fernandez | Is It a Black Eye or Shot in the Arm?--some say Tyson paid debt, others fear for city's image |
| 221 | Fisher | Another Bout of Big-Time Sleaze in DC--public-be-damned resurrection of good-old bad-old days |
| 223 | Editor | Not Here, Mr. Tyson--plenty of examples of sports figures who have crossed line, been barred |
| 224 | Timberg | Landing Tyson Bout May be DC Boxing Commission's Undoing--points up lack of oversight, maturity |
| 228 | Twomey | Mayor's Pluses Don't Please Everyone--despite city progress, many question his focus, attitudes.... |
| 228 | Twomay (cont) | ....detractors claim not doing enough for poor: supporters see big picture improving, more to come |
| 228 | Woodlee | IG Maddox Meets Residency Rule, says DC Office of Personnel rpt--he lives paert time, pays DC taxes |
| MARCH, 2002 | CITY MANAGEMENT |
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| 228 | Hsu | Senators Lobby to Give DC Full Voting Rights in Congress--Lieberman, Dodd, Feingold push change |
| 228 | Timberg | Mayor Primed for Reelection, Barry, Kinlow Stir Interest in Council Race: Kinlow active E of Anacostia |
| 301 | Gellman | Shadow Gov't At Work in Secret--Bush ordered 100 officials to bunkers away from capital after 9/11 |
| 302 | Goldstein | Congress Not Advised of Shadow Gov't--Bush says 'serious business': how about DC, Supreme Court? |
| 304 | Walsh | Senate Majority Ldr Daschle Calls for Sharing of Plans--info wanted on shadow gov't, war on terrorism |
| 305 | Santana | DC Corporation Counsel Nominated to Bench--Rigsby could become associate judge in Superior Ct |
| 306 | Timberg | Mayor Speaks Out for Voting Rights--State of DC talk touchers on budget, self-gov't, less oversight |
| 307 | Editor | District's State in 2002--no longer Dodge City, but not where capital city should be: fiscal crunch ahead |
| 307 | Timberg | ex-Mayor Barry to Heed 'Calling" with Bid for DC Council--comeback campaign aims at Mendelson |
| 308 | Timberg | ex-Mayor Barry Making Return in Much Different DC--traditional black constituency moved to PG Cnty |
| 311 | Letters to Ed | Two writers fed up with criticism of Mayor Williams; offer praise for various things he has done |
| 314 | Staff | MWCOG Votes Unanimously to Support Full DC Representation in Congress--did not address new bill |
| 319 | Dvorak | DC Bill Would Cut Administrative Holdups--Council proposal would put cops, firefighters back to work |
| 324 | Lengel | ex-Mayor Barry's Car Tied to Drug Residue--not enough of substances to build a case, police say |
| 325 | Harris | ex-Mayor Barry Disputes Drug Allegation, Mulls Future--Williams urges calm, response polarized |
| 326 | Editor | Oh, No! Not Again--ex-mayor Barry should spare city return to embarrassing past: drugs found in car |
| 329 | Woodlee | Mayor Williams Solicited Contractor, IG Says--actions "crossed firewall', but 'not institutional corruption' |
| 329 | Editor | Big Shot Idea, Soda Pop Purse--by losing Tyson, mayor, boxing com look like rank amateurs out of depth |
| 330 | Leonnig | IG Report Tarnishes DC Leadership, Mayor Says--agrees it will be marked as failure, regrets errors |
| 330 | Editror | Goodbye to Squeaky Clean--money-raising ethics violations tarnishes mayor's reputation: too bad! |
| APRIL, 2002 | CITY MANAGEMENT |
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| 401 | Woodlee | DC IG Report Fleshes Out Williams's Fundraising--aides ignored laws in soliciting cash for events |
| 402 | Staff | Mayor Will Face Defamation Suit--eleven fired by Williams as CFO for insufficient job skills OK'd to sue |
| 402 | Editor | What Did the Mayor Know?--improper fundraising activities cast mayor's role in more disturbing light |
| 402 | Harris | Beleaguered ex-mayor Barry May Forgo Council Run--latest drug allegations prompt reconsideration |
| 404 | Leonnig | DC Inquiry Centers on Bank Account--mayoral aides use of church group funds may violate fed laws |
| 405 | Kovaleski | ex-mayor Barry Abandons Comeback Bid--cites 'divisions and acrimony' after drug allegation |
| 405 | Timberg | Without ex-mayor, the Plot is Thinner--supporters lose voice, Mendelson loses key rival for Council seat |
| 406 | Editor | Without Mr. Barry's Voice--contest would have been divisive, but he did speak up for problems of poor |
| 406 | Wilgoren | NCRC Chief Quits DC Group Behind Rebuilding--7 new staffers had quit in 10 mos: too abrasive? |
| 408 | Timberg | Mayor's High Pressure Style Led to Mistakes--DC IG fundraising probe uncovers new portrait of Mayor |
| 410 | Woodlee | Council Mbrs Fault Investigation of Mayor--claim work incomplete, could deserve special prosecutor |
| 411 | Staff | Williams Seeking New Deputy Mayor--leave Koskinen city administrator, add operations deputy |
| 411 | Timberg | Mayor Rejects Calls for Special Prosecutor--Councilmbrs criticize mayor's comments re investigation |
| 416 | Timberg | Williams Touts Record, Makes Case for 2nd Term--needs 4 more years to do toughest jobs |
| 416 | Fisher | Trying to Right Wrong Done to People of DC--'DC Vote' to testify to UN Commission on Human Rights |
| 417 | Hsu | Williams to Co-Host Fundraiser for Morella--mayor's support irks fellow democrats trying to oust her |
| 418 | Editor | The Mayor Miffs Mr. McAuliffe--Democrats Chairman angry, Mayor unfazed by helping DC supporter |
| 419 | Timbarg | Helping Morella Part of Strategy, Williams Says--mayor has become favorite of President, Republicans |
| 420 | Grano ltr | Stand Up for History, Democracy--1802: Congress OKs 12-mbr council; its elected, meets in Capitol |
| 420 | Chavous ltr | Special Questions for Special Prosecutor--cash kitty in mayor's office worst DC ethics breach ever |
| 420 | Hsu | Norton Intensifies Criticism of Mayor--'either naive or stupid' to be honorary host for Morella fundraiser |
| 424 | Timberg | DC Mayor's Troubles Embolden Past Rivals--Cnclmbrs Chavous, Evans reconsider running against him |
| 425 | Woodlee | NonProfit Still Funds Travel Costs for Mayor--account holds $31K left-over inauguration money |
| 425 | Staff | Williams to Seek Hatch Act Exemptions--'unjust, unfair' : should be up to elected officials who can run |
| 427 | Woodlee | DC Council Gov Ops Com Targets IG--wants to diminish power, cut $2M frm $12M budget: what good? |
| MAY, 2002 | CITY MANAGEMENT |
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| 502 | Timberg | Mayor Goes from Hot Seat to Man of the Hour--Council hearing on fundraising turns meek and mild |
| 504 | Twomey | Mayor Has Critics but No Primary Threats--potential challengers cite war chest, Wds 2,3 strong support |
| 504 | Reeves | Pr. George's Cnty Exec Curry Says He Will Not Run in '02 Races--may return to politics later |
| 505 | Staff | Coalition to Lobby Senate on DC Vote--Norton says 185-group movement is "gathering storm" |
| 510 | Hsu | Ghandi Lobbying Harms Home Rule, Norton Charges--CFO seeking Hill rider to protect hiring methods |
| 516 | Hsu | Voting-Rights Lobbying Blitz Staged in DC--leaders, residents descend on Senate: Lott opposed |
| 518 | Timberg | Deal Would End DC's Era of Receiverships--DC to take back control of $228M for 8000 in mental health |
| 520 | Kovaleski | Williams, Giuliani Address Georgetown Law School Grads--urged by DC mayor to look beyond big $s |
| 521 | Fisher | Capitol Lockdown Defies Our Core Democratic Ideals--lack of visitors leaves terorists winning |
| 524 | Hsu | DC Takes Fight for Vote to the Hill--Senate Govt Affairs Comm fulfills Daschle promise, prospects dim |
| 525 | Editor | Wrong Way on Voting Rights--Norton Bill exercise in partisanship: support for full voting rights eroding |
| 526 | Timberg | Williams Losing Support of Blacks--poll shows mayor's overall approval @ 64%, 54% blks, 83% whts |
| 526 | Richards/etal | Responsibilities Without Rights--advocates use DC World War Memorial to point up service without vote |
| 531 | Editor | Commission of Good Sports--lists problems with 'imperial' Sports/Entertainment Commission |
| JULY, 2002 | CITY MANAGEMENT |
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| 704 | Timberg | No Major Player to Take On Williams--primary filing deadline passes, independent could still challenge |
| 709 | Ibrahim | DC Registers Domestic Partners--Congress blocked DC law 10 yrs: victory for human rights,uninsured |
| 710 | Goldstein | Ex-CFO Official Guilty of DC Fraud--counsel stole $248K, lied on resume--guidelines require 3 yr in jail |
| 710 | Editor | Mr. Moran's Bad Credit--VA representative's personal finances are a mess: Moran oughta go |
| 711 | Timberg | Williams Decries Improper Signatures--mayor says campaign is probing fraudulent petitions |
| 713 | Goldstein | DC Council Votes to Give Itself a Break on Parking--OK official business exemptions like Congress's |
| 714 | Timberg | GOP to Skip DC Mayor's Race as it "Regroups'--hopes to groom future candidates: city 90% Dems |
| 715 | Sun | 3 Dispute Mayor's Election Petitions--activists say 9000 of 10000 signatures invalid: obvious phonies |
| 716 | Editor | Does the Mayor Have Enough--"massive election fraud" humiliating, poor reflection on city's politics |
| 717 | Staff | Juvenile Official Gets No Confidence Vote--union, workers say Youth Services Admin boss incompetent |
| 717 | Timberg | Williams Still Planning Strong Reelection Bid--petition problems to spur staff change: 'theater of absurd' |
| 718 | Woodlee | Petition Workers' Names May Have Been Forged--validation signatures appear phony on some pages |
| 719 | Editor | An Affront to Home Rule--signature-gathering ritual basic to self-gov't: Election Bd must set things right |
| 719 | Woodlee | Panic Led to Dubious Signatures, Collector Says--petitions to be scrutinized by Elections Board |
| 720 | Timberg | Williams Attacks DC Election Law--mayor defends some challenged signatures:Bd subpoenas 6 staffers |
| 722 | Editor | The DC Council Takes Care of Itself--members get $92.5K for 'part-time work', why add parking exemptions? |
| 723 | Timberg | Elections Chief Taints Process, Williams Says--lawyers say public comments prejudice petition review |
| 723 | Editor | How DC Creates Chaos--DCRA poised to make lawbreakers out of small businesses re licenses |
| 724 | Editor | A Mayor, the Law: Then and Now--mayor didn't support bill to ease nominating petitions when it arose |
| 725 | Timberg | Williams May Miss Primary Ballot--DC ElexBd Chairman says forgeries so widespread, may not make it |
| 726 | Editor | Show Us the Numbers--VA Gov Warner gives legislature bad news, $200M short in FY2001: let's see |
| 727 | Editorial | Which Way, Tony Williams--no good solution to getting on ballot: go to court, or go to people? |
| 727 | Woodlee | Williams Kept Off Democratic Ballot--with key workers taking 5th, Election Bd disallows tainted signatures |
| 727 | Fahrenthold | Three Complain ANC Members Solicited Funds--who could influence granting of liquor licenses |
| 727 | Aizenman | Montgomery Cnty Ordered to Offer Spanish-language Ballots--US DoJ cites Latino population |
| 728 | Dionne | Mr. Mayor, You Could Have Used a Machine--political machines respect the details, not the ideology |
| 728 | Timberg | Williams Rushes to Save Himself--ruling on ballot energizes race: "ain't no way to keep me off ballot" |
| 728 | Woodlee | Signature Flap Heightens Interest in Mayor's Race--politicians rethinking entering race with mayor off |
| 729 | Leonnig | Mayor's Challengers Edge into Spotlight--flub raises hopes of four still on ballot: one other missed ballot |
| 729 | Timberg | In Bid to Reach Out to Voters, Williams Sweats the Small Stuff, asks advice on campaign future |
| 730 | Timberg | Mayor Polls for threat of Challenger--will he become write-in Democrat, or run as Independent? |
| 731 | Timberg | Williams Appeals Ballot Ruling--Mayor to remain in Democratic fold, go for write-in, keep funds |
| 731 | Editor | The Mayor Goes to Court--seems to be blaming election board rather than campaign aide who goofed |
| AUGUST, 2002 | CITY MANAGEMENT |
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| 801 | Staff | Councilmbr Jack Evans joining Patton Boggs law firm part time--had been solo practitioner |
| 801 | Timbery | Wiliams Camp Prepares Aggressive Write-in Bid--sees huge task, but picks up endorsements |
| 801 | Leonnig | Councilmbr Fenty Failed to Guard Elderly Client's Money--Legal Bd urged to consider sanctions |
| 802 | Timberg | DC Race for Mayor Takes Turn Into Court--DC Court of Appeals agrees to hear Williams' appeal |
| 803 | Woodlee | Williams's Petitions Show Another Discrepancy--Scott Bishop even gives wrong address for himself |
| 804 | Reel | Mayors Come and Go, but One Activist Remains--petition scandal Brizill's latest campaign: motives? |
| 804 | Goldman ltr | Our Write-Minded Mayor--Williams is finally putting his trust in the people--it's about time? |
| 805 | Reel | Williams Spends Weekend on Stump--mayor reaches out for write-in effort: 'do the write thing' |
| 806 | Editor | Mr. Williams v Elections Board--up to courts to decide integrity of DC nominating petition process....now |
| 807 | Timberg | Judges Scrutinize Williams's Ballot Dispute--case of 4 signature collectors forwarded to prosecutors |
| 808 | Woodlee | DC Chamber of Commerce PAC Backs Mayor Williams--even if he can't get himself on ballot |
| 808 | Timberg | Williams's Appeal Fails--court says petitions too rife with fraud/abuse--can't be tolerated: mayor accepts |
| 809 | Editor | The Electoral Process Protected--BoEE should send mayor strong msg not to violate electoral process |
| 809 | Timberg | Mayor Refines Message as Rivals Consider Bids--mayor could face $1.1M fine over false petitions |
| 811 | Milloy | Williams Wants Write-ins When people Can't Read--how get to DC's 35% illiterate to mark ballots |
| 811 | Timberg | Williams Letters to Seek Forgiveness, Votes--apologizes for campaign's 'inexcusable actions' |
| 813 | Timberg | DC Pastor Willie Wilson Challenges Mayor--says he betrayed city, declares write-in campaign |
| 814 | Milloy | Trying to Learn from a Study in Contrasts--Williams vs Wilson: two halves of city couldn't be further apart |
| 814 | Staff | New Action Against Williams Campaign--activists Brizill/Imhoff claim petition payments not reported |
| 815 | Harris | Wilson's Bid to Become Mayor Excites Some, Agitates Others--church fervor v. political ldr realism |
| 815 | Timberg | Williams Campaign Fined $277K--record penalty puts big dent in write-in effort: mayor and aides shocked |
| 816 | Timberg | Wilson 'in Campaign to Win it'--agenda includes reopening DCGen'l; high school vocational centers.... |
| 816 | Editor | The Mayor Pays a Price--mayor can't claim he's been victimized, but was scandalized by staff acts |
| 816 | Timberg (c0nt) | ......teacher pay; more cops on street; make city national model; revamped city athletic faciltiies; etc. |
| 817 | King OpEd | Does the Mayor Get It Yet? -- too much time with whites, business too little with basic needy |
| 819 | Timberg | In DC, Voters Seek Middle Ground--want mayor's experience, Wilson's passion (more than minister?) |
| 821 | Kovaleski | Council Panel Switched Hats to Aid Sports Commission on Grand Prix--ghost-wrote mollifier letter |
| 821 | Reel | In DC's Ward 3 Race for Council, Politics Unusual--Patterson no shoo-in against ex-Williams staffer |
| 822 | Timberg | Fined, Mayor Reactivates Fundraising--TV ads delayed as Williams goes for $277K more |
| 823 | Vasquez | DC Write-In Count Expected to Take 7-10 Days--can't use new optical scanners (were 90,000 votes in '98) |
| 823 | Timberg | Campaign Trail Proves a Bit Rough for Mayor--unruly crowd, few foes attend candidates' forum |
| 824 | Moreno | Willie Wilson Snags First Endorsement--Cnclmbr Allen bucks Ward 8 Dems who picked Moore |
| 825 | Schwartzman | Pr. George's Split Along Race LInes, Poll Finds: 54% blacks say right direction; 58% whites say wrong |
| 825 | Chan | Discrepancy on Largess by Wilson's DC Church--Ghana church received a few thousand, not a million! |
| 825 | OpEds | An Election of Primary Importance--Rosenstein: race card raw deal; Hobson: not a personality contest |
| 829 | Editor | In the Sept 10 Primary--Post goes strongly for Norton, Cropp, only close call for Mendelson |
| 830 | Timberg | Ex-mayor Barry Backs Wilson for Mayor--Williams backers think endorsement could backfire |
| 831 | Montgomery | Maryland Officials Say Economy to Blame for Budget Woes--'sick economy like rest of country' |
| SEPTEMBER, 2002 | CITY MANAGEMENT |
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| 901 | Kovaleski | Uneven Progress Marks Williams' Busy Term--public works strengthened, social services lag |
| 901 | Timberg | Williams Unhurt by Scandal, Poll Finds--mayor has big lead over contenders, even among blacks |
| 901 | Malveaux | Unkept Promises--Wilson aide lists mayor's incomplete promises/errors:UDC move, DC Gen'l closing |
| 902 | Timberg | Williams Kicking Off TV, Radio Campaign--leading rival, Wilson, plans to delay ads, raise funds |
| 904 | Milloy | Williams's Real Problem is Detachment--not 'black enough' to connect with blacks, reflect concerns |
| 904 | Barras | Wilson and Friends--exposes Wilson, Barry, Allen dubious virtues, perpetuating black victimization |
| 905 | Editor | The Race Is Not About Race--no substitute for competence, quiet professionalism, job dedication |
| 906 | Nakamura | Blast from the Past for Williams--current/past political leaders endorse mayor, criticize Wilson, Barry |
| 906 | Moreno | Courting the City, with Feeling--Wilson draws on emotion in campaign:facts show church work faulty |
| 907 | Staff | Three Former Rivals Endorse Williams--Cnclmbrs Chavous, Evans, Brazil close ranks behind mayor |
| 908 | Timberg | Williams Campaigns to Connect--new running style after missteps: 'persistent coolness' from blacks |
| 908 | Fernandez | East of River Feels Left Out--neither Williams nor Wilson resonate in Wards 7, 8: politics 'not working'? |
| 908 | Schwartzman | A Vote for Change in Pr. George's--period of vast political change set to start with new black leaders |
| 911 | Timberg | Williams Way Ahead, Exit Polls Show--3:1 edge over Wilson: only 5% care about DC Gen'l closing |
| 911 | Kovaleski | Council Incumbents Headed for Primary Success--Medelson faced big challenge, others way ahead |
| 911 | Nakamura | Voters Write an End to Odd Primary Race--91% write-in votes for mayor; zilch for others, statehood |
| 911 | Morin | Behind Exit Poll for DC's Top Race--Post works at 35 of 141 precincts to interview over 1000 voters |
| 912 | Editor | Test of DC Leadership--solving $325M '03 budget gap is big test for mayor, council -- and Congress! |
| 912 | Staff | Williams Big Winner, Exit Poll Shows--91% whites, 52% blacks, late deciders, men/women pick Williams |
| 912 | Staff(Cont) | ....Exit Poll shows voters enthusiastic--services, economy, crime, schools over jobs, hsng, DCGen'l |
| 912 | Nakamura | Eager Audience on Hand for Ballot Count--52 counters, 15 campaigners,4 reporters, 1 activist, etc. |
| 912 | Timberg | Mayor Says He's Weary, Wiser--after bruising primary, Williams vows to try harder to connect |
| 912 | Fisher | Behind Upsets, Excitement, Dangerous Sign--some fence-mending needed, but most people don't vote |
| 912 | Kovaleski | DC Taxi Commission Chairman Criticized--accused by drivers of derogatory statement re Ethiopians |
| 913 | Timberg | Williams Claims Win in Primary--captures GOP and Democratic races, missed Statehood lead! |
| 913 | Nakamura | Write-Ins Push Schwartz to Ponder Mayoral Run--even though Williams got more Rep write-ins than she |
| 913 | Staff | Vote Comment Sparks Dispute in House--Rep.Goss (Fla) angers Norton re taxation v representation |
| 914 | Editor | Good Week for Incumbents--mayor did good job earning landslide victory: knows how to fight back |
| 914 | King | How to Run for DC Mayor--don't: enlist Barry; act the fool; harp on race; play noisiest issue |
| 914 | Staff | Ambivalent Schwartz Files Election Papers--but remains undecided about becoming 4th-time candidate |
| 917 | Timberg | DC Voters Add Whimsey to Already Wacky Mayoral Race--write-ins include Mickey Mouse,God, Arafat |
| 917 | Staff | Williams Pays Off $250K fine for petition irregularities--campaign gathers additional funding |
| 919 | Staff | GOP to Meet in Effort to Draft Cnclmbr Carol Schwartz to run against Williams--she remains 'uncertain' |
| 924 | Tucker | DC Voters Urged to Back Local Election of Prosecutor--start towards local judiciary in Referendum A |
| 924 | Staff | GOP Committee Nominates Cnclmbr Carol Schwartz as Rep. candidate for mayor--will she run again? |
| 927 | Timberg | Schwartz Enters Mayor's Race--hits Williams on Ethics, but acknowledges long shot: no $, organization |
| OCTOBER, 2002 | CITY MANAGEMENT | |
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| 926 | Timberg | Williams Shows New Ease in Council Dealings--marathon budget sessions found mayor focused |
| 1001 | Staff | DC Liaison for Latinos Quits Amid Staff Unrest--office boss Gutierrez accused of bullying employees |
| 1001 | Staff | Noncitizens Should Get Vote, Too, Mayor Says--wants all taxpayers to have vote: Latinos Unhappy |
| 1005 | Staff | DC Voting Rights Bill Introduced in Congress as Promised by Lieberman--no chance to pass this year |
| 1005 | Staff | Voter Registration Deadline for Nov 5 Election Nears (10/7) for DC, VA--Maryland has til 10/15 |
| 1009 | Woodlee | Prosecution is Rejected on Williams Fund Raising--activity wasn't illegal says US attorney |
| 1009 | Editor | Yes to DC Voting Rights--vote against 'no taxation w/o representation' bill = vote for injustice, inequality |
| 1010 | Hsu | Senate Gov't Affairs Committee Votes to Give DC Full Voting Rights--won't progress further this yr |
| 1011 | Timberg | Williams Breaks Campaign Fundraising Record--$2.2M way over Barry's $1.6M in '94--but big legal fees |
| 1014 | Woodlee | $34 Million Fails to Fix New DC Payroll Computers--less reliable than 33 yr-old system now updated! |
| 1015 | Editor | $34 Million Flop--failure to reform DC's infamous payroll data system, now compromised, is incredible |
| 1016 | Woodlee | DC Council Committee Hears Testimony on Missteps in Primary Election--use of rubber stamps |
| 1022 | Woodlee | Mayor Withdraws Plan to Buy Land--Schwartz questions impound site: buy for $1.5M sell to DC for $12.5M? |
| 1023 | Timberg | Mayor's Record at Issue in DC--Williams, Schwartz spar on police, bureaucracy: 'bicker like old couple' |
| 1028 | Editor | For DC Council--Post picks all running incumbents based on past experience, current times |
| 1030 | Tucker | DC Accountant Receives Maximum for Bilking Elderly--pled guilty to defrauding clients of $3.4M |
| NOVEMBER, 2002 | CITY MANAGEMENT |
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| 1101 | Timberg | DC Mayor's Race Study in Contrasts--Schwartz fueled by indignation, Williams defends record |
| 1106 | Nakamura | Seven DC Council Incumbents Easily Reelected--seen as vote of confidence in city's government |
| 1106 | Editor | On the Mayor's Plate--Williams can smile, but city must solve financial problem with fed assistance |
| 1106 | Timberg | Mayor Williams Beats Schwartz Again--democrat takes rematch in landslide, with light turnout |
| 1106 | Sherwood (Curr) | Now What Do We Do? Mayor gotta spend more time on personnel, services, try to be less aloof |
| 1107 | Schwartzman | Pr. George's New County Exec Johnson Aims for Unity on Key Issues--crime police, schools top agenda |
| 1107 | Wilgoren | DC Announces Action Plans for Improving 131 Neighborhoods--residents helped determine priorities |
| 1107 | Timberg | Reelected Mayor Williams Promises Improved DC Services--no big changes planned |
| 1108 | Fahrenthold | Council Attacks DC Surveillance Cameras--limited use passes by one vote: fret about freedom |
| 1108 | Timberg | DC Council Opposes Action Against Iraq--voted 10/3 to oppose war unless imminent threat proven |
| 1108 | Mosk | DC Suburbs Getting Greater Role in MD Senate--Baltimoreans depart, open positions in both houses |
| 1109 | Woodlee | FBI Agents Interview DC Campaign Aide--Williams petition worker saw forgeries--claims mistakes |
| 1110 | Timberg | Williams Vows to Apply Hard-Won Lessons--weary after electoral 'galactic tour': sees hopes too high |
| 1113 | Staff (curr) | Joint Mayoral-Council Task Force Starts Look at Comprehensive Plan--29 mbrs only have til 2/03 |
| 1113 | Sherwood (Curr) | The President and Us--mayor needs access to President to lobby budget autonomy, federal payment |
| 1115 | Gowen | Montgomery, Pr. George's County Executives Plan Partnership--pledge support to school funding |
| 1124 | Becker | Montgomery Cnty's Duncan Emerges from Election Stronger Than Ever--council foes gone, got 77% vote |
| 1126 | Staff | Sen Fred Thompson to Head Fed City Council, replace Dole--non-profit grp of 190 civic/business ldrs |
