Good morning, Washington. Getting going on a Monday is normally difficult enough, but we were having a few technological difficulties this morning as well, so thanks for your patience and bear with this truncated Morning Roundup while we get up to speed.
Tax Scandal Triggers Reviews in Counties: Neighboring jurisdictions are apparently taking D.C.’s tax office scandal to heart and initiating big reviews of their agencies. Property tax revenues are slated to be scrutinized in Montgomery County, Arlington County, Prince George’s County, Loudoun County and others.
Background Checks to Increase for D.C. Employees: The Examiner reports that most D.C. government and public school employees whose jobs entail direct contact with children will now have to undergo criminal background checks, regardless of when they were first hired.
D.C. Libraries Remove Nearly 40 from Their Jobs: Sunday’s Post reported that the D.C. Public Library system, being led through the first stages of an overhaul by chief librarian Ginnie Cooper, has fired eight employees and convinced another 30 to retire early. The changes, which include some branch library heads, is meant to make room for the library system to hire more high-tech savvy employees.
Briefly Noted: Suspect arrested after three killed in Prince William County … Gaithersburg-area fire kills three … Council members seek to license pharmaceutical salespeople.
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