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'It's A Good Day:' President Biden Signs Bill Granting DC Control Of RFK Stadium Site
President Joe Biden made it official on Monday afternoon, signing the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, giving DC long-term control of the federally-owned campus.
Under the bill, the District will have a 99-year lease at the site, allowing for retail, housing, and recreational developments, though it wasn't alway smooth sailing for lawmakers.
"This moment is the result of years of tireless and strategic advocacy, extraordinary collaboration, and bipartisan leadership," DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said.
"We extend our gratitude to President Biden, Rep…
White House Warns Of Road Closures Ahead Of State Of The Union Address In DC
Traffic will be tied up in parts of DC on Thursday night as President Joe Biden provides his third "State Of The Union Address," officials are cautioning.
US Capitol Police issued an alert advising that these roads will be closed throughout the day on March 7:
At 6:30 a.m. the following roads will be closed to the public:
Pennsylvania Avenue between First Street, NW, and 3rd Street, NW
Maryland Avenue between First Street, NW, and 3rd Street, SW
First Street between Constitution Avenue, SW, and Independence Avenue, SW
At 1:30 p.m. the following roads will be closed to the public:
First …
