>> “More than 50 nonunionized workers rallied against the new Nationals ballpark this morning, angry that more District residents did not receive construction jobs.” [WaPo]

>> “I saw firsthand the fragile relationship that exists between Mayor Fenty and the City Council Members. I heard tales of a delayed Comprehensive Annual Financial Review , rising murder rates and a Chief of Police who feels burdened by a system that won’t help her, proposals to close staff entrances at City Hall permanently, and yes the now infamous blow out between Fenty and several council members one of whom dropped the F-Bomb on the Mayor over the Mayor’s plan to close 26 schools.” [Malcontent Minute]

>> “Where to buy crack in Northwest D.C.” [Gridskipper]

>> “Having made a five-day congressional workweek de rigueur for much of the year, House Democrats are planning an easier schedule for next year.” [Politico]

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