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Phil in the News

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Some news stories from the past week involving Chairman Mendelson:

 

Congress Takes Up Bill to Make DC the 51st State – Chairman Mendelson testified on behalf of the DC Council in support of DC Statehood.  The Chairman’s testimony can be found here. [The Washington Post]

Proposed Legislation Would Allow Some to Carry Guns in DC – The bill would require residents to prove they have a “legitimate need” to carry a gun a public….Council Chairman Phil Mendelson says the city still has some work to do in defining what kind of personal threats would qualify for a permit.  [Washington City Paper]

DC Considers Bill to Encourage Urban Farming on Vacant Lots – The bill has gained substantial support in the council with Chairman Phil Mendelson (D), Kenyan R. McDuffie (D-Ward 5) and mayoral candidate Muriel Bowser (D-Ward 4) joining as co-sponsors. [The Washington Post]

 

 

Legislative Media Briefing (September 22)

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COUNCIL CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON TO HOLD LEGISLATIVE MEDIA BRIEFING ON SEPTEMBER 22

WHO/WHAT:
Council Chairman Phil Mendelson will hold a Legislative Media Briefing to discuss the Council’s upcoming Legislative Meeting.

WHEN:
Monday, September 22, 2014
10:00 a.m.

WHERE:
John A. Wilson Building, Room 412
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004

BACKGROUND:
Chairman Mendelson will hold a media briefing to preview major actions to be taken at the Council’s upcoming Legislative Meeting, which will held on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

For additional information, please call: (202) 724-8032.

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Chairman’s Update (Aug. 12, 2014)

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The latest edition of Phil’s newsletter–the Chairman’s Update–is now available.  In this edition Phil:

  • Explains some of the major tax reform the Council included in the fiscal year 2015 budget;
  • Discusses recent attacks on local autonomy; and
  • Shares a constituent services story.

In addition, the Chairman’s Update lists upcoming hears of the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

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