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Good morning, Washington. A proposal by several Illinois Representatives which would have loosened gun regulations in the District was chopped from larger gun legislation last night. The Washington Times reports that the larger bill, scheduled for a vote today, would still allow individuals with concealed carry permits to enjoy the same status in any other state which allows it — Illinois and the District are the only two jurisdictions which do not.

Hate Crimes Surge: The Examiner digs into newly released FBI crime statistics, and finds that the number of hate crimes in the District went up 68 percent last year. The statistics also show a startling increase in the number of race and sexual orientation-based hate crimes, the latter of which has been a high profile problem for police in recent months.

Prince George’s Police Placed on Leave: Prince George’s County police officers shot and killed murder suspect 22-year-old James Edward Coleman after a violent barricade situation. Now, six officers have been placed on administrative leave by the department while Coleman’s death is investigated. Police involved in the shooting state that after refusing to leave his home for hours, Coleman eventually emerged holding a pistol and an AK-47 which he used to shoot an officer before being killed by return fire.

Our Roads Stink: In news that will surprise no one, several area highways — the Beltway and Interstates 70 and 95 — are ranked among the most unreliable — and slowest! — in the country.

Briefly Noted: Man who fired shots near White House on Friday remains at large…Those Occupy marchers get to Philadelphia…Two arrested for kidnapping Wilson Ramos, others sought by police…Looking more and more like the Capitals will have the Verizon Center to themselves this season…Gang membership soars in Prince George’s…MoCo eyes anti-loitering bill…Metro looking for a few good men.

This Day in DCist: Last year, we wondered if you realized what you were paying for on your monthly Pepco bill, while Sen. Chuck Schumer was very concerned about the amount of lead in our reusable shopping bags.