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March on Washington 50th Anniversary

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Council Chairman Phil Mendelson will participate in a variety of activities during the week-long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington.

“The 1963 march was a seminal moment in our country’s history,” said Mendelson. “Dr. King’s historic speech set the tone for the strides accomplished over the past 50 years. And although it is important that we continue to acknowledge the symbolism of that day, there is still much to be done to achieve full equality for all of this nation’s citizens.”

Chairman Mendelson’s attendance is confirmed for the following events:

  • =&0=& – Mayor Vincent C. Gray and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton Washington Welcome Reception, The Willard Intercontinental Hotel
  • =&1=& –  DC Rally and March for DC  Statehood and Self-Determination, DC War Memorial; 50th Anniversary March on Washington National Action to Realize the Dream March and Rally, Lincoln Memorial
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Hearing on PR20-83 and B20-364 (Oct. 17)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-83, Sense of the Council Supporting Mayor Gray’s and Congresswoman Norton’s Efforts to Maintain the FBI Headquarters in the District of Columbia Resolution of 2013
Bill 20-364, Public Charter School Historic Preservation Amendment Act of 2013

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-83, the “Sense of the Council Supporting Mayor Gray’s and Congresswoman Continue Reading

Hearing on OCP Budget and Contracting Reform (Oct. 10)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC OVERSIGHT HEARING

Office of Contracting and Procurement’s Progress on Implementation of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget and Update on the Contracting Reform Initiative

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public oversight hearing of the Committee of the Whole on the Office of Contracting and Procurement’s Progress on Implementation of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget and Update on the Contracting Reform Initiative.  The public Continue Reading

Hearing on Truancy in DC Schools (Oct. 10)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON AND COUNCILMEMBER DAVID CATANIA ANNOUNCE A JOINT PUBLIC OVERSIGHT HEARING

Truancy Reduction in the D.C. Public School System

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and Councilmember David Catania announce the scheduling of a Joint Public Oversight Hearing of the Committee of the Whole and the Committee on Education to discuss truancy reduction in the District of Columbia Public Education System.  The public oversight hearing is scheduled for Thursday, October Continue Reading

Hearing on PR 20-354 (Oct. 3)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-354, Contract Appeals Board Monica Parchment Confirmation Resolution of 2013

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-354, the “Contract Appeals Board Monica Parchment Confirmation Resolution 2013.”  The public hearing will be held Thursday, October 3, 2013, at 12:30 p.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of PR 20-354 is to confirm the re-appointment of Ms. Monica Parchment to the Contract Appeals Board.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of this nominee for the Board.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Evan Cash, Committee Director, at ecash@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Tuesday, October 1, 2013.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on October 1, 2013, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  A copy of PR 20-354 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or at


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