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D.C. council passes ethics code, but does it pass our ethics survey?

By Caitlin Ginley

Earlier this week the District of Columbia Council unanimously approved emergency legislation to establish the city’s first “Code of Officia

Excerpts from this story referencing "Marion Barry":

"… ely prevent conflicts of interest. Council member — and former mayor — Marion Barry, who recently came under fire for allegedly awarding a city contract to hi …"

Frist for the mill? Senate majority leader aspirant has race-related controversy in his past

By Robert Moore

WASHINGTON, December 20, 2002 — Republican Senator Bill Frist of Tennessee, a close ally to President Bush and the probable successor to Sen

Excerpts from this story referencing "Marion Barry":

"… ers that incumbent Sasser was “sending Tennessee money to Washington, to Marion Barry,” the embattled black mayor convicted in a drug scandal.Sasser and other …"

Super PACs invest in D.C. Council race

By Michael Beckel

Two groups boosted Republican Patrick Mara during unsuccessful D.C. Council bid.

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"… s and support from two independent political action committees, Republican Patrick Mara failed to oust incumbent Democrat Anita Bonds in today's at-large D.C. Cou …"