Happy Thanksgiving, Washington. The streets are quiet this morning in the capital; one cab driver remarked to this writer that it was his favorite day to drive in the city — no traffic, no tourists, and everyone he picks up tends to be cheery and a big tipper. The forecast in D.C. today is calling for an unseasonably warm high of 72 degrees, with a solid chance of afternoon showers and gastrointestinal distress. What’s the perfect apéritif to turkey, cranberry sauce and sweet potato pie? Why headlines, of course!
Walters Seeks Plea Agreement: In what may be the classiest thing she’s done in the last seven years, tax office fraud mastermind Harriette Walters is reportedly looking to make a deal with the U.S. Attorney’s office by pleading guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence. Prosecutors would require Walters’ help in tracking down the stolen taxpayer money as part of the deal, though the terms have yet to be worked out. Walters could face 12 to 17 years in prison if convicted of fraud, theft and conspiracy charges.
Fairfax Supervisor Calls Dulles Rail Work ‘Arrogant’: In the latest in a series of continuing signs that the Dulles Rail project is destined to become the region’s next big debacle, Fairfax County Supervisor Dana Kauffman is breaking out the mean vocab words by calling the plan to begin work on the Dulles Rail project without necessary federal funding in place “arrogant,” according to the Examiner. Look for more fun stories about who is to blame when this project becomes a total disaster over the next decade.
Briefly Noted: Police cruiser hit 9-year-old girl … Two teen boys were shot late Wednesday night on North Capitol Street and New York Avenue … A group of women say they were detained and held at gunpoint by MPD officers for no reason … Metro offering early service for Black Friday.
This Day in DCist: In 2006 we gave you a great guide to picking up some last-minute Thanksgiving wines, and in 2005 we noted Brad and Angelina scoping out some D.C. real estate.
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