DC Connects Camera Network of Over 5000 Cameras

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D.C. officials are giving police access to more than 5,000 closed-circuit TV cameras citywide that monitor traffic, schools and public housing — a move that will give the District one of the largest surveillance networks in the country.
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Extremely Funny – New Law Removes Profits From Payday Loan Companies in DC

Says the only person to vote against the bill: "We are putting this industry out of business".

Well, yeah. You are. Kudos for all those who voted for it!

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DC Residents Get Credit Freeze Protection!

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According to the Washington Post if you live in DC you are eligible for a Credit Security Freeze as of July 1st. There's a $30 fee for doing it ($10 per credit reporting company). The article fails to mention if the freeze is permanent or requires yearly fees, but it does say that if you have been a victim, you can't be charged.

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