WASHINGTON (AP) — A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ slimmed-down, short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown. The removal Thursday of that part of the bill is a loss for the NFL’s Washington Commanders, who were hoping to have the land available as an option to build a new …

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A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown

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RFK Stadium site provision removed from federal spending bill, a blow to the Commanders and NFL

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser took a break from celebrating the start of an $800 million arena renovation project to correct misinformation circulating on social media about another major Washington sports project that is suddenly in jeopardy. Bowser took…

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District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser took a break from celebrating the start of an $800 million arena renovation project to correct misinformation circulating on social media about another major Washington sports project that is suddenly in jeopardy

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AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser took a break from celebrating the start of an $800 million arena renovation project to correct misinformation circulating on social media about another major Washington sports project that is suddenly in jeopardy. Bowser took aim at incorrect statements being made on Elon Musk-owned X, formerly Twitter, including the notion that Congress’ end-of-year spending bill includ…

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Passage of the legislation, which transfers the land to D.C. at no cost, is a tremendous win for Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D), who has long sought to redevelop the site. Source

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Congress passes RFK bill in surprise move, giving D.C. control of stadium site – INTELLI.NEWS

A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress' short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown.

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RFK Stadium site provision removed from fed bill

The House managed to pass a continuing resolution Friday night to avert a government shutdown, but Speaker Mike Johnson took out a provision that would’ve given Washington D.C. control of RFK Stadium’s land. The deal was included in a previous CR, but lawmakers cut it in their pursuit to compromise.  BIDEN GAMBLES WITH PREEMPTIVE PARDONS TO SHIELD DEMOCRATS FROM TRUMP Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) expressed her disappointment at the move in …

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District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser tried Thursday to correct misinformation amplified online by Elon Musk about how Congress’ end-of-year spending bill will impact efforts for a potential new stadium for the NFL’s Washington Commanders.Incorrect reports on Musk-owned X were reposted by Musk claiming that Congress' spending bill includes $3 billion for a new football stadium. The resolution, which has been roundly criticized by Musk and Pre…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser tried Thursday to correct misinformation amplified online by Elon Musk about how Congress’ end-of-year spending bill will impact efforts for a potential new stadium for the NFL’s Washington Commanders. Incorrect reports on Musk-owned X were reposted by Musk claiming that Congress’ spending bill includes $3 billion for a new football stadium. The resolution, which has been roundly critici…

RFK Stadium site provision removed from federal spending bill, a blow to the Commanders and NFL

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