Photo by Kevin A. Koski.

Mayor Vince Gray has responded to the letter that 80 Congressional Republicans (and yes, two Democrats) sent him earlier this week, demanding that he “immediately” and “faithfully” ensure that the District of Columbia doesn’t spend any more of its money on “public funding for the destruction of innocent human life” and provide Congress with information about abortion spending. So how did Gray respond to the condescending request? Perhaps he used the opportunity to fan the flames of voting rights discontent and, as one DCist commenter suggested, simply “fax back a copy of his ass“? Nah, Gray used it as a chance to take a potshot at former mayor Adrian Fenty’s administration.

Gray’s response, as reported by Mike DeBonis:

The Mayor has received the letter and is reviewing it. He wants to thank the Members of Congress for their interest in the health care services provided by the District for its low-income citizens. Since receiving the first letter in January, his staff has been in communication with congressional staff about this issue. Unlike previous Administrations, Mayor Gray will send a response.

It’s so refreshing to know that we’re not allowing petty political beefs get in the way of promoting D.C. autonomy, isn’t it?