Today’s Headlines – June 2, 2023
Senate Passes Bill to Increase Debt Limit; Biden Vows to Sign Immediately
The debt ceiling drama and any threats of America defaulting on its obligations have officially ended — at least for two more years.
Advocacy Group Offers Guide to Dining Service Charges
The District’s arm of One Fair Wage, an advocacy group calling for fair wages for hourly and tipped workers, has published a guide with the support of other organizations informing consumers on which restaurants are using service charges.
EXCLUSIVE: VP Kamala Harris Talks Debt Ceiling, Maternal Health and Small Businesses
In her two-plus years in office, the nation’s first Black and female vice president already has carved an indelible mark on many impactful policies that have seen significant increases in small and minority-owned businesses and record-low Black unemployment.
Talbert Terrace Residents Organize to Fight for Lot, Uncover Questionable Acquisition
In the Southeast neighborhood of Talbert Terrace, a tree-ringed lot that has hosted four generations of childhood baseball games and joy-filled block parties could soon disappear.
D.C. Housing Finance Agency Allots $30M for Fort Totten Senior Apartments
The D.C. Housing Finance Agency has issued $30.6 million in tax-exempt bonds for the construction of Fort Totten Senior Apartments in Ward 4.
