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Lawmakers Challenge Bowser on $3.7B Stadium Deal

8/1/2025

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D.C. lawmakers grilled Mayor Muriel Bowser and Commanders President Mark Clouse over a controversial $3.7 billion stadium deal at RFK. While worries about costs, transportation, and housing linger, Bowser exudes confidence in the Council's approval. The ambitious plan promises 6,000 housing units, including 1,800 affordable homes, aiming to uplift the community.

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D.C. lawmakers grilled Mayor Muriel Bowser and Commanders President Mark Clouse over a controversial $3.7 billion stadium deal at RFK. While worries about costs, transportation, and housing linger, Bowser exudes confidence in the Council's approval. The ambitious plan promises 6,000 housing units, including 1,800 affordable homes, aiming to uplift the community.