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| | Washington Monthly: The worst city government - Washington, D.C.'s Department of Corrections |
 | | If you thought the government of the Virgin Islands was unwise to hire personnel consultants from the D.C. government, think about China, In 1987, the People's Republic hosted Gwynne Washington, an assistant director of D.C.'s Department of Corrections, which last year allowed 18 escapes. |
 | | Meanwhile, more than 6,000 city employees-roughly one in seven-make more than $40,000 a year, according to David Clarke, chairman of the D.C. city council. |
 | | Several city council members have proposed a new system-complete with a provision to grant themselves immunity from parking fines. |
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