The District spent nearly $2 million on severance pay for Vince Gray appointees. [LL]

Budget from Barack Obama would let the District regulate marijuana sales. [Post, Times, WAMU]

Yvette Alexander will take her time with Mary Cheh‘s “death with dignity” bill. [Post]

The District has never had so much debt. [WBJ]

Metro crime rate drops. [WAMU]

Gentrification comes to Congress Heights. [Housing Complex]

Trial starts over fatal police shooting. [Post]

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