In today’s rundown: Metro riders could get a break from fare increases. | The D.C. Council proposes restoring cuts to adult-education programs. | Doctors and attorneys form a partnership to overcome challenges that threaten the care of patients.
— Metro riders preparing for another fare increase could get a break. A group of U.S. Senators has introduced a bill that would give $2 billion to transit agencies around the country. The money would be used to reduce fares and restore service cuts. Click here for details.
— The D.C. Council has proposed an increase in funds that would restore cuts to adult-education programs and increase money to charter schools. Click here for more.
— Doctors and attorneys in D.C. are working together in an attempt to overcome legal and social challenges that threaten the care of patients. Medical professionals at Children’s National Medical Center refer patients to the Children’s Law Center. Most of their patients are low-income children, predominantly African American and covered by Medicaid. Click here to read about specific cases.
