Rep. Marion Berry (D-Ark.) Congressman Marion Berry (D-Ark.) has decided to retire, becoming just the latest Democrat from a competitive district to throw in the towel this year. DCist notes this news not because of what it means for the balance of power in Congress, although that is certainly interesting. Nay, DCist notes this news because it means that one day very soon, we will likely not have to spend any more time explaining…

Good stuff from WaPo’s Tim Craig on the ongoing bickering between At-large D.C. Council member David Catania and Ward 8 Council member Marion Barry. The two men have never been the best of friends, but they’ve been particularly at odds since the recent revelations that Barry may have improperly directed earmarks to several non-profits that appear to have been created by and under the control of the Ward 8 council member’s office. Barry has…

Rep. Marion Berry Roll Call is reporting (subscription only) that Rep. Marion Berry (D-Ark.) — NOT TO BE CONFUSED with Ward 8 D.C. Council member and former mayor Marion Barry — grossly understated the value of his Capitol Hill rowhouse on his annual financial disclosure forms. In May, Berry filed a financial disclosure form reporting the value of the house at between $250,000 and $500,000, the same value that he has listed on his…