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District Links: Initiative to ban foie gras slated for DC’s November ballot; Appeals Court orders halt to White House ballroom construction; and more

By Chris Kain On Aug 7, 2026 Last updated Aug 7, 2026

The DC Board of Elections announced this week that a ballot measure to ban the local sale of any foie gras produced through force-feeding has qualified for the Nov. 3 general election.

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The DC Board of Elections announced this week that a ballot measure to ban the local sale of any foie gras produced through force-feeding has qualified for the Nov. 3 general election.

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