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invtions for alleged influence pedaling during his time on the board chair in an effort to continue, phil mendelson will introduce a brand new authorization allowing attorneys to go to court to have those subpoenas enforced. >> one would think a person would comply with a subpoena, but in fact, the investigation has been delayed, if not stymied by several individuals who have not cooperated. >> house republicans have alread called for congressionali investigationo jack evans conduct when he was on the metro expected to r the issue on thursday. >>> kids and teens are getting behind t over to the turn the district of columbia into a state. the 51 for 51 coalition put their passion into paint. today, activists unveiled a gmural suppo statehood o studio on martin lu we act king, juninue in southeast. a concert andth ralor a is sched for that you are night on the nation> mall s. there's another mural in the district attracting attention. it's 15th and u streets northwest. as you, it c pays tribute supret justice ruth baderginsburg. she's wearing her traditional 86-year-old servedmile. th on the high cou