May 12, 2011 6:28 pm DC Inches Closer to Autonomy? D.C. may be closer to financial independence from the federal government. City leaders were treated better than expected in a House hearing Thursday. Local 26:00 DC student grazed by gunfire while in class: The News4 Rundown 2:07 Program gives returning citizens second chance — and opportunity to pay it back 2:57 Driver accused of intentionally causing fatal crash granted bond 2:51 Sarah Jakes Roberts reclaims power in new book tour 3:12 Historic Blaine Mansion on Dupont Circle for sale