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NJ Gov. at Disney World Is Latest Pol Snowed Under

There's no word on whether New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and his family visited Disney World's Blizzard Beach water park this week as his state was buried in a real blizzard, but the rising Republican rock star may have seen his vacation plans, and possible political prospects, dampened by the storm. Christie was away in...

Even Amid Chaos, Floyd Mayweather Has His Fans

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- During Wednesday's press conference promoting his May 1 challenge of WBA welterweight (147 pounds) super champion Shane Mosley at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C., undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather, was besieged by fans. Autograph seekers of all ages and sizes clamored toward Mayweather, who...

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Marion Barry: I Misspoke When I Said 'Polacks'

D.C. Councilmember Marion Barry says he misspoke when he referred to the Polish community with the disparaging term "Polacks."

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D.C. Asian American Advocacy Groups Tell Marion Barry Enough, Demand Apology

Marion Barry managed to insult the Asian American community earlier this month by saying that "dirty" shops in his ward ought to go.

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HUFFPOST HILL - The One Where John Dingell Talks About Teabagging

If you're a Florida government employee who recently attended a Phish show and breathed, rest easy, a judge told Rick Scott that he can't ask you to pee in a cup.

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Philippines Ambassador: Marion Barry's Remarks About Filipino Nurses 'Deplorable'

This week's comments by former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry about local nurses has prompted a harsh response by the Philippines' ambassador to the United States.

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06/01/12 Here & there (Last modified: 06/01/12) Source: Fredericksburg.com - Fredericksburg VA In a May newsletter, Jim Lighthizer, president of the Civil War Trust, expressed thanks for "a wonderful check from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the 5 acres at Mount Defiance," part of a Loudoun County battlefield.
05/29/12 Councilman Barry apologizes to Asians in a closed-door... Source: Cebu Daily News - Philippines Controversial former Washington DC Mayor and now Councilman Marion Barry met with Asian American leaders on Thursday to apologize for disparaging remarks he made against Filipino nurses and Asian business owners.
05/25/12 Hell Hath No Fury Like a Barry Scorned Source: Washington City Paper - Washington DC During the Ward 8 straw poll in March LL noticed Anthony Mohammed , a longtime confidante of Mayor-for-Life-turned-Ward 8 Councilmember Marion Barry , campaigning for one of Barry's opponents, Sandra Seegars.
05/25/12 Marion Barry's Latest Racial Gaffe Prompts New Outrage Source: Newsmax.com Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry stepped out of the frying pan and into the fire on Thursday, using a derogatory term for Polish people while apologizing to the Asian-American community for previous offensive remarks.
05/23/12 DC Councilmember Marion Barry Says He Feels "Fabulous" Source: CBS - WUSA 9 - Washington DC DC Coucilmember Marion Barry spoke to 9 News Now Wednesday afternoon, explaining how he got a blood clot while he was in a waiting on a plane in Memphis.

Background on marion barry

Marion Shepilov Barry, Jr. (born March 6, 1936) is an American Democratic politician who is currently serving as a member of the Council of the District of Columbia, representing DC's Ward 8. Barry served as the second elected mayor of the District of Columbia from 1979 to 1991, and again as the fourth mayor from 1995 to 1999. In addition to his current term, Barry also served two other tenures on the D.C.

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