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Cora Masters Barry Dressed Down Ed Martin, a Tourist Brought Measles to DC, and House GOP Floats Idea of Changing the City's Name to "District of America"


Published on 2025-03-26 08:00:42 - Washingtonian
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The article from MSN discusses several notable events in Washington D.C. Firstly, Cora Masters Barry, the widow of former Mayor Marion Barry, publicly criticized Ed Martin, a former aide to her late husband, for his role in a contentious D.C. Council race, accusing him of betraying her husband's legacy. Secondly, a tourist visiting from Virginia brought measles to the city, leading to a public health alert as the disease is highly contagious. Lastly, House Republicans have floated the idea of renaming Washington D.C. to the "District of America," a move seen by some as an attempt to erase the city's historical connection to George Washington and potentially part of broader political maneuvers regarding the city's governance and status.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/cora-masters-barry-dressed-down-ed-martin-a-tourist-brought-measles-to-dc-and-house-gop-floats-idea-of-changing-the-city-s-name-to-district-of-america/ar-AA1BH1ZU ]