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« Previous EntriesCongresswoman Elanor Norton Salutes the “DC41″
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) entered the names of the 41 people who got arrested standing up for the self-governing rights of the American citizens who reside in the nation’s capital by sitting down in a peaceful act of civil disobedience on Constitution Avenue last week. I was honored be a part of this [...]
Mike Panetta on NewTalk with Bruce DePuyt
Friday, December 3rd, 2010I was recently on NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt on NewsChannel 8. I was on with fellow New Englander turned District of Columbia politico, Patrick Mara. Here’s a highlight of the show:
DC Statehood License Plates
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about license plates lately. Exciting stuff I know, but it sparked an idea.
First, there was a blog post a few months back by the Washington Post’s Mike DeBonis about the new plates from Maryland commemorating the War of 1812. Those plates are functional, but I don’t find [...]
Full Text of H.R. 5968: District of Columbia Full Self-Government Act
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010Several people have asked to see the full text of H.R. 5968, the District of Columbia Full Self-Government Act. I have pasted a copy below, and you can also download the PDF here. It’s currently not on THOMAS, but should be soon. That will be the best place to updates on current status and co-sponsors [...]
Free and Equal DC Fund Expands Radio Campaign to Mississippi and Montana
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010While the District of Columbia may have a locally elected mayor and council, our local laws and budgets need to approved – and are completely amendable – by Congress. The Constitution gives Congress authority in “all cases whatsoever” over local matters in the District. Nowhere else in the country do local laws needs Congressional approval.
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