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Phil in the News

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Some news stories from the past week involving Chairman Mendelson:

DC Hoping Obama Will Address Statehood in State of the Union Address – When asked what he would like to see the president discuss in the speech in a recent phone interview, Mendelson said, “Absolutely a reaffirmation with regard to [Obama’s] support for self-determination and equality for all district residents.” “This is a position that cannot be stated often enough because most citizens of the United States do not understand the unique status of the District,” Mendelson pointed out. “There’s a huge misunderstanding and so the more that there’s public discussion of our situation, it only helps us.”  [Roll Call]

Key DC Posts Remain in Flux Three Weeks Into Muriel Bowser’s Administration – DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) said he was “deeply concerned” about Staton’s departure. “The agency has made tremendous progress,” he said, citing renewed confidence across the government in the procurement department’s ability to conduct solicitations.  [The Washington Post]

Mendelson Bill Would Increase Penalties for Distracted Driving – DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson introduced a bill this session, the Enhanced Penalties for Distracted Driving Amendment Act of 2015, to strengthen those penalties. It would increase the fines for those who are found to have repeatedly engaged in distracted driving, culminating in a driver’s license suspension for those who have three violations within eighteen months. The bill was co-introduced by Bonds, Allen, and Nadeau and referred to the Committee of Transportation and the Environment chaired by Mary Cheh.  [WashCycle]

 

 

Additional Meeting (Full Budget Markup)

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Prior to the Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Additional Meeting of the Committee of the Whole, the agenda and draft copies of the Budget Request Act and the Budget Support Act will be posted on this page.
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UPDATED BUDGET DOCUMENTS (5/27/15 2:30 pm)

 

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The following documents were considered by the Committee of the Whole.  Final versions of the Committee prints and Committee Reports will be filed after an opportunity for staff to make technical, conforming, and editorial changes.

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Regular Meeting (Markup)

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Agenda

PR 21-302, “Sense of the Council in Support of a ‘Statehood or Else’ Signature Campaign Resolution of 2015”
PR 21-361, “ Interagency Council on Homelessness Christina M. Respress Confirmation Resolution of 2015”
PR 21-362, “ Interagency Council on Homelessness Elizabeth Schroeder Stribling Confirmation Resolution of 2015”
PR 21-363, “ Interagency Council on Homelessness Michael L. Ferrell Confirmation Resolution of 2015”

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