>> Payday lending reform legislation passes in the D.C. Council, Ward 8 Council member Marion Barry’s bizarre change of heart on the matter notwithstanding. [City Desk]
>> It’s likely that the Texas State Bar is probing the professional conduct of former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. [Huffington Post]
>> A water main break at Third Street and Constitution Avenue NW this morning caused U.S. District and D.C. Superior courts to be shut down all day, but if you had business there today, you probably already knew that. The buildings should be open again tomorrow morning. [WaPo]
>> “Let’s say they are tearing down a building on 20th Street and have two lanes blocked off. Then Russell Crowe shouldn’t be allowed to come in and block off 18th for some bloated, globe spanning suspense picture that will dismay your senses with its austere realism and exhaust you with its passion.” [Pygmalion in a Blanket]
>> “Looking for a Republican Sex Offender? Republicansexoffenders.com has you covered. Republicansexoffenders.com — for all your Republican Sex Offender needs!” [Wonkette]
>> D.C. soon to cease being Hollywood for Ugly People, now to become Valet of the Dolls. [WTOP]
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