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• Commented on D.C. United In Talks With Virginia Jurisdiction About Stadium
  I'd hardly call Harrison the suburbs. The stadium's right across the street from the PATH train with 24-hour service into Manhattan. It's not in NY City, but it's only about as far away from Manhattan as Flatbush (and really only...
• Commented on Property Owners Could Ban Smoking on Sidewalks
  There's plenty of room for debate about whether the government should ban smoking on sidewalks in certain parts of the city or within 25 feet of the entrance of a business (or even entirely), but there's no justification for giving...
• Commented on Farmers Market Near White House Approved
  I walk down this block every day on my way home from work, and I can say that it is one of the least used streets in the city. Blocking it off for a few hours should have minimal effect...
• Commented on Bishop Harry Jackson Now Claims to Live in Near Southeast
  Many churches do provide housing for clergy, but that housing is taxable income unless it meets certain conditions. If the clergy member is required to live in a house adjacent to the actual church as part of his/her duties, that...
• Commented on Senate Spending Bill Includes Money for Metro
  And the fare in NY is $2.25. And if you're going so far that you're paying over $4 on Metro in DC, you should probably be comparing the fare to the LIRR or Metro North, both of which start at...