The Morning News: June 1, 2007

GOOD MORNING, WASHINGTON. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has forecasted Code Orange air quality conditions for today, so those with breathing sensitivities should keep that in mind while outside. Additionally, bus systems in Northern Virginia will be offering free rides today.

That means it might not be the best day to go see the debut of the National Zoo's new cheetah brothers, Draco, Granger and Zabini. So here's a look at 'em, at right.

Here are some headlines for this Friday, June 1, 2007.

THE DISTRICT ...
» WILSON BUILDING: "Barry Pushes Housing Measures" [WaPo] ... "Attorney General Calls Referendum Improper" [WaPo] ... "Historical Society Fighting to Restore Grant Money" [Examiner]
» METRO CENTER: "Ford's Theatre to Close for Renovations" [WaPo]
» SOUTHWEST: "H2O Club Staying Shut for Now" [WaPo]
» AMERICAN UNIVERSITY: "Suspect Taken Down In 20 Min. In AU Drill" [WRC/NBC4]

MARYLAND ...
» ANNAPOLIS: "State to Offer Energy-Saving Plan" [WaPo]
» PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY: "Beltway Collision Video Reviewed" [WaPo] ... "Boy Mourned After Hit-and-Run" [WaPo]
» MONTGOMERY COUNTY: "Montgomery to Spend $204M on ’08 Special Ed Staff" [Examiner]

VIRGINIA ...
» RICHMOND: "Kaine Wary of Guns on Campus" [AP via WT] ... "What Warner Had to Say About Iraq" [Times-Dispatch]
» FAIRFAX COUNTY: "Agency Nixes Tysons Tunnel" [WaPo]
» ARLINGTON CEMETERY: "'A Natural-Born Leader,' Idaho Man Is Laid to Rest" [WaPo]

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