| JANUARY, 2004 | CITY MANAGEMENT | |
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| 105 | Timberg | Activists See Double Meaning for DC Primary Turnout--voting rights effort, not just candidates, at issue |
| 108 | Nakamura | DC Announces Plan to Improve DMV--shorter lines, longer hours, zero tolerance of illegal conduct |
| 108 | Staff | Head of DC Housing Authority Resigns after 2.5 Years--temporary head picked for 167 DHA workforce |
| 112 | Editor | Mayor's Maybe--possible 3rd term run avoids mayor becoming lame duck, but he shouldn't get free ride |
| 113 | Timberg | Voters Urged to Cast Ballots for DC Rights--residents can show displeasure re non-representation on Hill |
| 113 | Timberg | Dean Defeats Sharpton in DC Protest Primary--22,300 vote, Dean, 42%, bad ballots 3% |
| 114 | Sherwood | Next, Civil Disobedience--Mayor asserts citizens should exercise such rights to gain voting rights |
| 115 | Staff | Councilman Mendelson Elected Chairman of COG Board--claims he knows need for regional cooperation |
| 115 | Timberg | Mayor Vows All-out Effort to Crush DC Recall Bid--need 38,000 signatures to get on ballot |
| 115 | Timberg | Turnout for Primary Understated During Day--problems hurt DC cause, activists say |
| 116 | Nakamura | DC Primary Voter Guides Arrived Late--blame slow mail of 260K pamphlets ($50K) week before vote |
| 118 | McKinney | Get Over It or Forget About Vote--those who pine for return to Barry-like city gov't will assure no vote on Hill |
| 119 | Editor | California Comes to DC--kick-off rally to recall Mayor presents challenge needing serious answer |
| 131 | Barker (cont) | ...$897M gen'l fund balance mostly earmarked--Catania says sham to claim gap, Gandhi pitches GAO, etc. |
| 131 | Barker | 7th Surplus Has DC Yearning for Freedom--Senate backs budget autonomy, House to vote next.... |
| APRIL, 2004 | CITY MANAGEMENT |
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| 331 | Kain (Curr) | DC Administrator Bobb Adds Regulatory Agency to Aggressive Reform Agenda--DCRA surely needs it! |
| 404 | Brizill ltr | Kept in the Dark in the District--too many closed meetings on water, sports, education, project planning, etc. |
| 406 | Timberg | 'Impatient' Force Meets Immutable DC Bureaucracy--brash administrator brings hands-on push for change |
| 407 | Kain OpEd(Curr) | Needed Reform--top-to-bottom review of DCRA justified: complaints abound, personnel, wages inadequate |
| 407 | Staff | Park Police Chief Still Awaiting Decision--no action since 12/03 suspension for claiming budget inadequate |
| 409 | Fahrenthold | Park Police Chief Vows to Fight for Job--she describes emotional toll of suspension, effort to gain support |
| 422 | Nakamura | DC Dep Mayor for Safety and Security Advisor to Resign--Kellums to manage investment banker firm |
| JUNE, 2004 | CITY MANAGEMENT |
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| 603 | Staff | Mayor Fills Two Cabinet Posts--Dep Mayor for Kids, etc. ($132K), Director for Public Works ($140K) |
| 605 | Kovaleski | DC Agency Probes Councilman Brazil's Use of Staff--did they do work for his law practice? |
| 613 | Montgomery | Ex-Mayor Barry Launches Bid for DC Council--decries schools, services, wants to unseat Allen: too late? |
| 616 | Sherwood (Curr) | Everyone, Take a Deep Breath--ex-Mayor Barry decides to run for Ward 8 Council seat--win not assured |
| 623 | Hsu | Bill Would Give DC Vote in House--bill faces hurdles, but backers say best bet to enfranchise city dwellers |
| 624 | Hsu | Ken Starr (former solicitor general) Endorses Legislation to Give DC Voting Seat in House--w/o amendment |
| 630 | Editor | The District on the Hill--Congress still interferes on voting issues, annual payment, even school vouchers |
| JULY, 2004 | CITY MANAGEMENT |
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| 703 | Reel | Ex-Campaign Manager Says Barry Isn't Up to Job--not 'mentally or physically strong enough' |
| 710 | King OpEd | Time for Mayor to Shape Legacy--has done well with special interests for boom: zip for schools, health, etc. |
| 713 | Nakamura | Mayor's Top Aide Charged--chief of staff charged with violating Hatch Act: was resigning anyway |
| 713 | Fuller | 7 DC Activists Acquitted in Protest--jury sez those who entered Speaker's office "hadn't heard" order to leave |
| 714 | Sherwood (Curr) | Help Wanted: empty jobs in DC CoS; DepMayor safety/justice; PW and Recreation directors, IG,Med Examiner |
| 722 | Hsu | DC to Get Convention Showcase--Norton to spotlight voting rights issue in prized evening speaking slot |
| 723 | Montgomery | 3 Circulators Won't Talk to Bd of Elections--DC slots petitions being investigated re fraud/forgery |
| 727 | Reel | DC Council Backs Allen over Barry--chairman touts Ward 8 incumbent Allen as 'quiet but strong' |
| 728 | Wilgoren | Campaign to Recall Mayor Williams Falls Short--couldn't get 30K signatures in 6-month effort |
| SEPTEMBER, 2004 | CITY MANAGEMENT |
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| 901 | Montgomery | Party Committee Rejects Chavous, Backs Ward 7 Challenger--35/38 go for former head DC Human Services |
| 902 | Nakamura | Chavous Unfazed by Party's Rebuff--DC democrats endorse Vincent Gray instead of incumbent |
| 908 | Nakamura | Chavous Challenges Notion He's Lost Touch--run against mayor didn't help, too much time at law firm |
| 909 | Staff | Mayor Picks Personnel Chief--Lisa Marin, dep dIrector from Columbus OH: first permanent head in 2 yrs: at $128K |
| 909 | Montgomery | Energetic Foe Takes on Brazil in At-Large DC Race--Kwame Brown claims poor track record, part-time effort |
| 909 | Fisher | ex-Mayor Barry's Ward Feels as if It's Moved On--shadow of former hero unlikely to stir voters nowadays |
| 911 | Nakamura | DC Procurement Chief Resigns--office accused of costly mishandling of contracts, programs, fire trucks |
| 911 | Nakamura | Brazil Cleared in Use of Staffers--no laws broken in using 'on-leave' city staff on law office work, says City |
| 912 | EHNortonltr | DC's Constant Cause--objects to critic claiming Norton not pursuing vote and statehood: just being realistic |
| 913 | Montgomery | Class Issues Drive DC Campaigns--poor think they're getting left behind, squeezed out of economic boom |
| 915 | Nakamura | East of Anacostia, Anger is Power--Wards 7, 8 reject 3 Council incumbents, want more ec development |
| 915 | Montgomery | Voters in DC Say Yes to Barry -- Again--ex-mayor wins Ward 8, Brazil, Chavous trail: more ec dev wanted, |
| 916 | Montgomery | Mayor Williams Takes Lessons from Primary--Council shakeup reflects frustrations East of Anacostia |
| 916 | Editor | Post-Primary Primer--decision of voters to replace 3 incumbents on Council: gotta stay on right fiscal track |
| 916 | Nakamura | In DC's Eastern Wards, Discontent is Clear--frustrated over lack of improvement in quality of life |
| 916 | Schwartzman | Jubilant Barry Takes Swipe at Stadium Plan--wants to put East of River on Map--'one Washington' |
| 917 | Britt | Ward 8 Votes with Heart--And Barry's--looked to by people in need: looking for love or improved legacy? |
| 918 | King OpEd | Don't Apologize for Ward 8--Barry's victory is DC's business: lists other states with lousy reps, that's democracy |
| 919 | Milloy OpEd | Barry Needs to Cut Himself Some Slack--seems burned out after race, hypertension, diabetes, bout with cancer |
| 920 | Rasperry OpEd | Time to Lead, Marion--Ward 8 at center of urban education crisis: lead your people out of ignorance, illiteracy |
| 920 | Montgomery | Mayor Williams Reserves Right to Change Familiar Agenda--realizes those East of Anacostia want more |
| 922 | Woodlee | Cncl Chair Cropp Requests Review of Computer Contract--$9M costs started just below $!M, grew without approval |
| 926 | Barras OpEd | The Forgotten?--things don't look so bad in Ward 8, but that isn't what many voters think: they went for Barry again |
| 929 | Williams | Cncl Mbr Catania to Become Independent Today--gives up on Republicans re banning same-sex unions |
| NOVEMBER, 2004 | CITY MANAGEMENT |
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| 1103 | Montgomery | Barry Glides to Victory in Council Race--won by ratio of more than 20:1 of 19K votes cast in Ward 8 |
| 1110 | Barker | Former DC Official Guilty of Bribery Conspiracy--got expensive kickbacks for steering contracts |
| 1117 | Kovaleski | Cabbies Call Strike Today to Protest City Proposal--plan to overhaul cab/limo regulation resisted |
| 1119 | RaspberryOpEd | What Cosby Should Say--chastising blacks OK: fate is theirs, but need a little less yelling, more coaching |
| 1119 | Britt OpEd | Bill Cosby Now Grandpa of Tough Love--tells gangs how it is, affection shows through: 60% have no dads |
| 1120 | Hsu | Opinion Backs Davis's Effort to Grant DC Vote in House--constitutional amendment not needed, official finds |
| 1123 | Staff | Review of Comprehensive Plan Starts--vision statement out, will work with citizen task force for 18 mos |
| 1124 | Montgomery | Mayor Williams Frequently Flying--spent 190 days away over past 2 years--most are typical mayoral functions |
| DECEMBER, 2004 | CITY MANAGEMENT |
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| 1205 | Turley OpEd | Right Goal, Wrong Means--GW law prof. says can't make DC Congressional district w/o amendment |
| 1205 | Montgomery | DC Mayor Elected to Lead National League of Cities--1-yr presidency will take mayor out of town often |
| 1211 | Editor | What DC Emergency?--Council changes rules so non-certified pathologist can serve as medical examiner |
| 1212 | TDavisOpEd | Right Goal, Right Means--don't agree with Turley OpEd: Congress has authority to legislate DC vote |
| 1213 | Paley | Turmoil Surrounds WSSC Operating Board Chairman--fiscal, personnel, decisions, political agenda faulted |
| 1216 | Montgomery | More DC Officials Are In the Money--100 make $130K+; 1000 make $100K+ = 3x Monty Cnty; 7x PG Cnty |
| 1226 | Barras | DC Council Bulking Up--putting more muscle into DC politics as mayor shows signs of weakness |
| 1227 | Schwartzman | In a Changed Ward, Barry is Back--as anti-middle class voice of (rapidly) changing Ward 8 |
