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For the most part, judicial proceedings are open to the public, but you have to be willing and available to travel to 'I don't think the mayor fully understands the bill': DC council chairman defends criminal code rewrite 02/22/2023 04:39am • The District's revised criminal code faces its final hurdle before becoming law in the U.S. Congress, where even D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson ��� who has long championed the revision ��� has admitted it's an uphill battle. After the House voted to block the revised criminal code in a 12 Best Discount Shopping Apps 02/21/2023 07:00pm • Inflation has been squeezing household budgets, but discount shopping apps can help keep some cash in consumers' wallets. The best shopping apps to save money include a mix of options that provide digital coupons, deal alerts, cash back and other perks. 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