D.C. Wire: November 21, 2010 - November 27, 2010

Barry claims turkey giveaway delayed by Giant

D.C. Council member Marion Barry (D-Ward 8), well known for his annual turkey giveaway in Southeast Washington, had no Butterballs available for residents Tuesday morning after he failed to pay Giant food stores $26,000 for their delivery.

By Nikita R Stewart  | November 23, 2010; 11:05 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (76)
Categories:  Marion Barry, Nikita Stewart  
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Thomas defends nonprofit, pledges to turn over documents by deadline

Thomas said his attorney plans to hand over the documents related to his nonprofit organization, Team Thomas, on Tuesday morning, and he defended the group as a "noble organization that I'm proud to have."

By Ann Marimow  | November 22, 2010; 12:11 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  Ann E. Marimow, D.C. Council  
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David Catania seeks education panel chairmanship

D.C. Council member David A. Catania (I-At large) is vying to become the next chairman of the city's Education Committee, saying he wants to take his "skill set and apply it to school reform.

By Tim Craig  | November 22, 2010; 10:27 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (7)
Categories:  D.C. Council, Education, Tim Craig  
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