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"At-Large Update" - Read the November 20th Issue!
Click here to read about:
     -  Fire Department Woes
     -  Phil Garners More Awards for Service
     -  Another Constituent Services Success Story
     - A Listing of the Upcoming Hearings of the Committee on Public Safety &     the Judiciary

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1.15.10 - Mendelson Lauds Ruling on Ambulance Chasers
Phil shepherded the "White Collar Insurance Fraud Prosecution Enhancement Amendment Act of 2006" through the Council, and the law recently withstood a court challenge.  Phil states, "The Court’s decision affirms the Council’s position that the predatory practice of exploiting consumers when they are most vulnerable - after an accident - is and continues to be unacceptable in the District of Columbia."  Read the press release here.

12.15.09 - Mendelson Shepherds Marriage Equality through Council
As Chairman of the Council's Committee on Public Safety & the Judiciary, Phil navigated through hours of public hearings, scores of stakeholder meetings, and hundreds of pages of testimony to lead the Council in passing marriage equality.  See our News and News Archives for more on this historic vote.

12.15.09 - Mendelson Fights for Kid's Safety at Public Schools
Citing children's security concerns, Phil both pushes for a police presence for schools in need, as well as introduces legislation to facilitate safe zones around school properties.  See our News page for more.

8.13.09 - Sweeping Crime Bill Signed Into Law
Phil moved the comprehensive "Omnibus Public Safety & Justice Amendment Act of 2009" through the council.  Click here to review details about the legislation.

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