District Links: Vote-trading accusations, Evans ethics dominate last legislative meeting before recess; DC spent $1.7M on July 4 security; and more

By Cuneyt Dil On Jul 10, 2019 Last updated Jul 10, 2019

Happy Wednesday. Two close votes stand out from yesterday’s DC Council meeting: one to narrowly approve a sports gambling contract shrouded in controversy and another that saved Jack Evans from further humiliation.

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