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DC City Council Mocks Trump: Schools Open On Time Today But Giant Tank Parade Is Permanently Canceled

The Hill reports: The D.C. Council mocked President Trump over his proposed military parade, which the Pentagon has confirmed is in the works. The District’s legislative body tweeted out a graphic of a “no tanks” symbol early Wednesday morning. “The DC government will open on time today. DC Public Schools will open on time today. Sadly, the Giant Tank Parade …

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DC City Council Votes Unanimously To Rename Street Outside Russian Embassy For Slain Putin Critic

Politico reports: In a gesture aimed at the Kremlin, the D.C. City Council has voted unanimously to rename a street in front of the Russian Embassy after Boris Nemtsov, the slain opposition leader and prominent foe of President Vladimir Putin. The 13-seat council, comprising 11 Democrats and two independents, approved a measure Tuesday to label a portion of Wisconsin Avenue …

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