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In the D.C. Council's history, three Democrats turned independents have been elected to the set-aside at-large seats. Critics point to the 2008 election of Michael A. Brown — son of former Democratic National Committee Chairman Ronald Brown — as the Democrats' most flagrant abuse of the system. (The Washington Times)

Minority parties see power grab for D.C. vote

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

DC Council to consider contracting reform bills

Associated Press

Subcomittee Chairman Sen. Mark Begich, D-Ak., questions witnesses during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Emergency Management, Intergovernmental Relations, and the District of Columbia hearing on “Transparency and Training: Preparing our First Responders for Emerging Threats and Hazards” on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

D.C. autonomy bills introduced in Senate

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

DC to consider bill on elected attorney general

Associated Press

Catania

Gray’s $10.7B D.C. budget likely to spark campaign fights

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Taking the next steps: "We take no voters for granted," Muriel Bowser says in a post-primary speech. Political observers predict a bruising battle for D.C. mayor against David A. Catania in November. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

D.C. mayoral hopefuls set for contentious race

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Maia Yeboah, right, and others watch as Muriel Bowser delivers her victory speech before Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray delivered his concession speech on election night at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill after losing to Ms. Bowser, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, April 1, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Bowser’s D.C. primary victory caps speedy rise to political prominence

By Andrea Noble and Matthew Cella - The Washington Times

Mayor Vincent Gray

The race to be the next mayor of D.C. turns largely on scandal

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

DC Council to examine homeless shelter safety

Associated Press

File-This Dec. 2, 2013. file photo shows Washington Mayor Vincent Gray speaking with reporters after filing paperwork to run for a second term at the Board of Elections in Washington. Gray often calls the District of Columbia &quot;the envy of the nation&quot; for its robust economy and fast-growing population, but some say the local government he leads — plagued by corruption, pay-to-pay politics and disengaged voters — is a stain on the city's progress. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Spate of corruption stains otherwise thriving DC

By BEN NUCKOLS - Associated Press

A man reaches for a jar of medical marijuana at a Denver clinic. (Associated Press)

Medical marijuana advocates say patients are being left behind amid rush to legalize pot in D.C.

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

APNewsBreak: DC seeks to combine lottery contracts

By BEN NUCKOLS - Associated Press

D.C. Council member David A. Catania files paperwork at the D.C. Board of Elections for an independent run for mayor in November (Andrea Noble/The Washington Times).

Independent Catania files paperwork for D.C. mayoral bid

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Washington, D.C., Mayor Vincent Gray gives the 2014 State of the District Address at Kelly Miller Middle School in Northeast a day after federal prosecutors accused Gray of knowing of and personally seeking illegal funs from Jeffrey Thompson do run an illegal "Shadow Campaign" during his run for mayor four years ago, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, March 11, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Gray comes out fighting accusations in fund scheme

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Washington, D.C., Mayor Vincent Gray (The Washington Times)

Gray holds cash advantage in D.C. mayor’s race

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Boehner: Congress will ‘look at’ DC pot bill

Associated Press

Marion Barry, current D.C. Council member and former mayor, says he will try to pass his measure protecting ex-offenders from discrimination at the council’s final legislative session on Tuesday. He has openly criticized other council members and called out a prominent business leader over the issue. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Released from hospital, Marion Barry reflects on his health and political career

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

D.C. City Council Chairman, Phil Mendelson, called for the opening of the 42nd legislative meeting of the DC City Council period 19 after summer recess. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

D.C. Council approves bill decriminalizing marijuana

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

DC Council decriminalizes pot possession

By BEN NUCKOLS - Associated Press

ACLU: D.C. police provide bad information, fail complaint protocol

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times