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DC to Pull Crime Bill Ahead of Senate Vote
The head of the D.C. Council says he is withdrawing the city’s new criminal code from consideration, just before a U.S. Senate vote that seemed likely to overturn the measure. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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DC to Pull New Crime Law Ahead of Senate Vote
The head of the D.C. Council says he is withdrawing the city’s new criminal code from consideration, just before a U.S. Senate vote that seemed likely to overturn the measure. But it’s unclear if the action will prevent the vote or spare President Joe Biden a politically charged decision on whether to endorse the congressional action. Council Chairman Phil...
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‘Travesty for Statehood': DC Leaders Fire Back at Congress, Biden Over Crime Bill
Congress and the president are expected to nullify a Washington, D.C., law for the first time in more than 30 years, and District leaders are expressing frustration over what they say is a major step backwards for statehood. President Joe Biden said Thursday he won’t veto a measure that would block D.C. from enacting a controversial criminal code reform...
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DC Leaders Fire Back at Congress, Biden Over Crime Bill
For the first time in more than 30 years, Congress and the president are set to nullify a D.C. law. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Biden Won't Veto Measure to Block DC Crime Bill, Sources Say
President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats Thursday he won’t veto a measure that would block D.C. from enacting a controversial criminal code reform bill if it lands on his desk, four sources with direct knowledge told NBC News. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Biden Says He Won't Veto Bill Overriding DC's Criminal Code Reform
President Joe Biden said Thursday he won’t veto a measure that would block D.C. from enacting a controversial criminal code reform bill if it lands on his desk. Biden first made the comments to Senate Democrats during a closed-door lunch meeting, sources told NBC News. Then, he confirmed his stance on Twitter. “I support D.C. Statehood and home-rule –...