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D.C. Council hears 100-plus witnesses on school screen time

More than 100 parents, educators and experts testified at a D.C. Council Committee of the Whole hearing on Oct. 9, clashing over whether the District should impose binding screen-time limits and AI restrictions in public and charter schools.

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Commanders seek D.C. climate law exemption for RFK gas plant

The Washington Commanders are preparing to request an exemption from D.C.'s 2022 climate law to potentially install a natural gas power plant at the $3.7 billion RFK Stadium site, alarming Council members and environmentalists.

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