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Coverage of the Million Man March included open phones segments, live crowd shots, interviews with rally participants on the Mall, and speeches by African-American men from all walks of…

In February 1960, four black college students were refused service at a lunch counter in North Carolina. They staged a sit-in protest, which touched off a student-led demonstration movement…

Mayor Barry delivered his inaugural address and discussed various issues, including his goals for the upcoming term. He served as mayor for three terms, from 1979-91, defeated the incumbent…

Witnesses testified on the financial condition of Washington, DC, before a joint committee hearing of two house subcommittees with oversight over the district’s finances. The meeting took place…

Witnesses testified on the financial condition of Washington, DC, before a joint committee hearing of two house subcommittees with oversight over the district’s finances. The meeting took place…

President Clinton signed into law the District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance Act. The District is near bankruptcy, and the president explained that the Act will…

Mayor Barry and others briefed reporters on the findings of the fiscal ‘94 audit of Washington, DC finances. At his office desk today, Mayor Barry released financial reports that indicate the…

Participants announced $900 million in federal grants to cities and organizations to deal with homeless persons and talked about the money would be used to help people.

Following prepared remarks about issues affecting the nation’s capitol, the participants answered questions from the audience.

Mayor Barry and others discussed the District of Columbia Oversight Bill which should help return the city to financial health.

Senator Lieberman, DLC chairman, and DLC president Al From addressed the group’s annual Progressive Policy Institute on Democratic issues and the 1996 elections.