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D.C. Wire Archive: Vincent C. Gray

Evans puts Gray, Brown on notice; fears 'late-night' jokes

D.C. Council member Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) has issued a biting critique of recent controversies involving Mayor Vincent C. Gray (D) and D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown, telling his constituents that "everyone in the city" has been "taken aback by the events."

By Tim Craig  | March 4, 2011; 12:42 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (12)
Categories:  Kwame Brown, Mayor Fenty, Tim Craig, Vincent C. Gray  
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AFSCME endorses Vincent Orange in council race

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Workers, which played a key role in helping elect Mayor Vincent C. Gray last year, announced today that it is supporting former council member Vincent B. Orange in the April 26 election for an at-large seat on the council.

By Washington Post Editors  | March 4, 2011; 11:59 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (0)
Categories:  D.C. Council, Sekou Biddle, Tim Craig, Vincent C. Gray, Vincent Orange  
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Norton accuses GOP of trying to 'humiliate' and 'disrespect' Gray

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) ripped into her Republican colleagues Tuesday morning at a hearing on the District's school voucher program, accusing them of trying to "humiliate" Mayor Vincent C. Gray and "disrespect his office."

By Ben Pershing  | March 1, 2011; 11:50 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (41)
Categories:  Ben Pershing, Education, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Vincent C. Gray  
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Fenty friend Skinner takes aim at D.C. Council, Graham

Sinclair Skinner, one of former mayor Adrian M. Fenty's friends at the center of the investigation into parks and recreation contracts handed out under the previous administration, issued a biting statement Monday accusing District government leaders of being "synonymous with corruption, scandal and mismanagement."

By Tim Craig  | February 28, 2011; 1:05 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (9)
Categories:  City Life, D.C. Council, Jim Graham, Mayor Fenty, Tim Craig, Vincent C. Gray  
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Biddle opens a well-staffed office for council race

Interim DC. Council member Sekou Biddle (D-At large) opened his campaign office Sunday as he gears up for the April 26 citywide election, telling a room of supporters they have to move at "light speed" to fend off more than a half-dozen potential challengers.

By Tim Craig  | February 28, 2011; 9:06 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (2)
Categories:  April 26 special election, D.C. Council, Josh Lopez, Joshua Lopez, Kwame Brown, Marion Barry, Mary Cheh, Mayor Fenty, Sekou Biddle, Vincent C. Gray, Vincent Orange, vincent gray  
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Okay to put friends in city jobs, Barry says

The head of the D.C. Primary Care Association is warning Mayor Vincent C. Gray (D) and other city leaders not to stack the agency that controls District health-care spending with political appointees who may not be skilled in health matters.

By Tim Craig  | February 25, 2011; 3:35 PM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (30)
Categories:  Marion Barry, Tim Craig, Vincent C. Gray, vincent gray  
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Gray defends controversial hires and salaries, Nikita R Stewart , February 23, 2011
Gray retains three Fenty directors, adds others, Nikita Stewart , February 23, 2011
Gray to lift $19 cap on fares, says taxicab chairman, Nikita R Stewart , February 22, 2011
Height honored with celebration of post office renaming, Nikita R Stewart , February 22, 2011
Gray looks to compromise on hospital board, Nikita R Stewart , February 15, 2011
Gray reacts to Post article on guns, Nikita Stewart , February 8, 2011
D.C. financial report reveals surplus, ongoing management issues, Nikita Stewart and Mike DeBonis , February 1, 2011
Fake Twitter account pops up for Mayor Gray, Nikita R Stewart , January 27, 2011
Mayor Gray is one of 422,000 without power, Nikita R Stewart , January 27, 2011
Vince Gray Gives Biddle a rousing endorsement, Tim Craig , January 21, 2011
Gray scheduled to appear at Biddle fundraiser, Tim Craig , January 20, 2011
Hundreds attend William Lockridge funeral, Nikita Stewart and Hamil Harris , January 20, 2011
Young Fenty write-in supporters fined $18,500, Tim Craig , January 14, 2011
Gray leads first D.C. council breakfast as mayor, Nikita Stewart , January 14, 2011
Gray inaugural donors: Search the database, Christopher Dean Hopkins , January 13, 2011
Gray faces first snow test as mayor, Tim Craig , January 11, 2011
Biddle sworn in as newest D.C. Council member, Mike DeBonis , January 7, 2011
D.C. Democrats secretly select Biddle, Tim Craig , January 7, 2011
Gray makes more appointments, Nikita R. Stewart , January 7, 2011
Gandhi warns D.C. bond rating might fall, Nikita R Stewart , January 6, 2011
Former Kaine aide to run D.C. Health Care Finance Agency, Washington Post Editors , January 6, 2011
Mayor stops just short of endorsing Sekou Biddle, Nikita R Stewart , January 6, 2011
Sekou Biddle picks up another endorsement, Tim Craig , January 3, 2011
Excerpts: Marc Fisher on how Gray should govern, Christopher Dean Hopkins , January 3, 2011
Mayor Gray goes to work, Nikita R. Stewart , January 3, 2011
Free tickets for Gray inaugural ball, Nikita Stewart , December 28, 2010
Brown shakes up council committees, Washington Post Editors , December 22, 2010
Gray picks new Department of Employment Services chief, Nikita R. Stewart , December 22, 2010
D.C. schools to be led by newcomers from Newark, Wisconsin, Nikita R. Stewart , December 22, 2010
Council modifies welfare proposal, Tim Craig , December 21, 2010
Hildum steps down as D.C. juvenile justice chief, Henri Cauvin , December 15, 2010
Gray, Cheh get down at Post awards party, Nikita Stewart , December 9, 2010
Gray announces more appointments, Nikita Stewart , December 9, 2010
D.C. Council rejects tax increase, Tim Craig , December 7, 2010
Committee of 100 wants Klein, Tregoning ousted, Tim Craig , November 18, 2010
Gray says his major at GW was 'pre-mayor', Nikita R Stewart , November 18, 2010
Reuben Charles, the actor, Nikita R Stewart , November 9, 2010
Obama invites Gray to lunch, Nikita Stewart , November 3, 2010
Gray to name transition team, Nikita Stewart and Tim Craig , November 3, 2010
Gray visits Ward 6, hears Rosedale concerns, Christy Goodman , November 2, 2010
Fenty backs Gray but supports 'democratic process', Nikita R Stewart , November 2, 2010
Two votes for Fenty -- and one against Cheh -- in Ward 3, Christopher Dean Hopkins , November 2, 2010
Gray launches new round of ads, Tim Craig , October 29, 2010
Voters can stamp 'Fenty' on ballots, Tim Craig , October 22, 2010
Gray won't debate fans of Fenty write-in, Washington Post Editors , October 14, 2010
Fenty confirms Oberlin talks, downplays write-in campaign, Washington Post Editors , October 13, 2010
Michelle Rhee to announce resignation, Christopher Dean Hopkins , October 12, 2010
Video: Gray discusses his plans with Post editorial writer, Christopher Dean Hopkins , October 11, 2010
Gray predicts $350-$400 million shortfall, Tim Craig , October 5, 2010
Video: Post editorial board member interviews Rhee, Christopher Dean Hopkins , October 4, 2010
Fenty to order hiring, spending freeze , Tim Craig , October 4, 2010
Gray wants hiring, promotion freeze, Tim Craig , September 29, 2010
Holder brings official support from White House , Tim Craig , September 23, 2010
Gray to meet with Holder, Rhee today, Tim Craig , September 23, 2010
Bowser left out of the party, Tim Craig , September 16, 2010
Fenty headquarters empty; Gray supporter jubilant, Washington Post editors , September 15, 2010
Full text: Vincent Gray's victory speech in mayor's race, Christopher Dean Hopkins , September 15, 2010
Transcripts: Mayor Fenty, Council Chair Gray on CNN earlier today, Christopher Dean Hopkins , September 14, 2010
Gray now has security detail, Washington Post Editors , September 13, 2010
Cora Barry organized gift card giveaway, Mike DeBonis , September 12, 2010
A Republican Mayor?, Tim Craig , September 11, 2010
D.C. mayor polls: Gray maintains advantage, Christopher Dean Hopkins , September 8, 2010
WTOP reporting that Fenty wants Obama's help , Tim Craig , September 8, 2010
Moten debating Barry tonight on Fox 5, Tim Craig , September 7, 2010
Washington Examiner endorses Fenty, Tim Craig , September 6, 2010
Ad wars heat up, Tim Craig , September 3, 2010
AFRO endorses Gray in mayor's race, Tim Craig , September 3, 2010
Debate videos: Key questions, closing arguments, full debate, Christopher Dean Hopkins , September 1, 2010
Excerpts: Mike DeBonis on mayoral debate, campaign, Christopher Dean Hopkins , September 1, 2010
Post debate focuses on schools, jobs, 'cronyism' charges, Christopher Dean Hopkins , September 1, 2010
Live Tweeting from The Post's mayoral debate, Christopher Dean Hopkins , September 1, 2010
Watch live Washington Post mayoral debate at noon, Ann E. Marimow , September 1, 2010
Gray exceeds fundraising goals, sources say, Tim Craig , September 1, 2010
Vincent C. Gray: D.C. mayoral contender and eligible single, Christopher Dean Hopkins , August 31, 2010
Excerpts: Columnist Robert McCartney on mayoral race, Christopher Dean Hopkins , August 30, 2010
Take the Washington Post D.C. poll, Christopher Dean Hopkins , August 29, 2010
Current newspapers endorse Gray, Tim Craig , August 25, 2010
Gray unveils first TV ad, Christopher Dean Hopkins , August 24, 2010
Fenty brings new, contrite tone to appearance at Ward 6 school, Christopher Dean Hopkins , August 24, 2010
GOP Candidate Set to Endorse Fenty, Tim Craig , August 23, 2010
Heated mayoral politics in Ward 8, Tim Craig , August 23, 2010
Talib Karim breaks from Fenty, tim craig , August 22, 2010
Labor union says it has a 'problem with our boss', Nikita R Stewart , August 19, 2010
Tickets, tickets to watch Fenty and Gray , Ann Marimow , August 18, 2010
Fenty blocks vote-buying bill, Tim Craig , August 16, 2010
Drinks, bars and go-go in the D.C. campaign, Tim Craig and Nikita Stewart , August 13, 2010
Fenty debuts negative ads targeting Gray's DHS record, Washington Post Editors , August 11, 2010
Vince Gray launches his first radio ad, Tim Craig , August 3, 2010
Gray, Obama meet at Mystics game, Tim Craig , August 2, 2010
Gray responds to Post's endorsement of Fenty, Christopher Dean Hopkins , July 30, 2010
Post editorial board endorses Fenty for mayor, Christopher Dean Hopkins , July 30, 2010
Fenty campaign challenges independent Gray fundraising, Washington Post Editors , July 29, 2010
Gray picks up another endorsement, Nikita R Stewart , July 26, 2010
Fenty and Gray stick to issues; opponents attack, Nikita Stewart , July 22, 2010
Fenty gets warm reception in Columbia Heights, Nikita R Stewart , July 21, 2010
Williams supports Fenty and Graham , Nikita R Stewart , July 20, 2010
Evans appears in new TV ad for Fenty, Nikita R Stewart , July 19, 2010
Portion of Gray's fence has come down, Washington Post editors , July 16, 2010
Fenty, Gray duke it out on air, Nikita Stewart , July 15, 2010
Moten to speak to media, challenge Gray, Tim Craig , July 15, 2010
Police union undecided on mayor's race, Tim Craig , July 14, 2010
Gray has the floor all to himself at forum, Nikita Stewart , June 29, 2010
Fenty backs out of debate with Gray, Nikita Stewart , June 28, 2010
Mayoral rivals at D.C. Caribbean parade, Nikita Stewart , June 26, 2010
Candidates' battle for go-go fans continues, Washington Post Editors , June 25, 2010
Latino Caucus backs Weaver over Graham in Ward 1 race, Washington Post Editors , June 25, 2010
Gray campaign 'tabled' at Lafayette, Washington Post Editors , June 23, 2010
Some Ward 8 Dems want FBI to oversee mayoral election, Washington Post Editors , June 23, 2010
Thieves hit Vincent Gray's home, Washington Post Editors , June 23, 2010
Clock is ticking on Gray's fence, Ann E. Marimow , June 17, 2010
Construction union endorses Fenty, Nikita R Stewart , June 16, 2010
Video: Personality vs. record in mayor's race, Christopher Dean Hopkins , June 11, 2010
Gray out raises Fenty in last 3 mos., Washington Post editors , June 11, 2010
Nickles wants reply time extension for FOIA requests, Washington Post Editors , June 8, 2010
Video: Signs of the times in the D.C. mayoral race, Christopher Dean Hopkins , June 4, 2010
Mayor candidates differ on need for an elected A.G., Washington Post Editors , June 3, 2010
Fenty tries to get voters to go-go for him, by Nikita Stewart , June 1, 2010
Gray: 'Certainly going into political life was a risk', Christopher Dean Hopkins , May 28, 2010
Gray's fence must be lowered or relocated, Washington Post Editors , May 27, 2010
Gandhi warns council on fee maneuver, Washington Post Editors , May 21, 2010
Neighbors sign off on Gray's problematic fence, Washington Post Editors , May 21, 2010
Council all but kills soda tax, Washington Post Editors , May 20, 2010
D.C. budget talks to be televised, Washington Post Editors , May 19, 2010
Orange is in race for D.C. council chairman, Ann E. Marimow , May 12, 2010
D.C. Council holds off on Arizona boycott -- for now, Washington Post Editors , May 3, 2010
Gay rights leaders unsatisfied with Fenty apology, Washington Post Editors , April 29, 2010
Orange quits Pepco to run for council chairman, Washington Post Editors , April 27, 2010
Gray wants statehood, not just voting rights, Washington Post Editors , April 22, 2010
SEIU endorses incumbent council members, Washington Post editors , April 19, 2010
Is Fenty caving on meter fee increases?, Washington Post Editors , April 12, 2010
Gray seeks budget document from Fenty, Washington Post Editors , April 8, 2010
D.C. Obama supporters gear up for 2010 elections, Washington Post Editors , April 8, 2010
D.C. campaign finance office clears Gray of wrongdoing, Washington Post Editors , April 7, 2010
Fenty, Gray to attend Ward 7 steakhouse opening Wednesday, Washington Post Editors , April 6, 2010
Gray called on to give specifics, Washington Post Editors , April 6, 2010
One day later, Fenty set to address shootings, Ann Marimow , March 31, 2010
Evans in chairman's race, Washington Post Editors , March 31, 2010
Politically minded fashionistas join Gray announcement, Christopher Dean Hopkins , March 31, 2010
D.C. Council chairman contest heats up, Washington Post Editors , March 31, 2010
Gray: I am a 'dyed-in-the-wool homie', Washington Post Editors , March 30, 2010
 
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