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Washington Commanders’ return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders’ hopes of returning to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium cleared a significant hurdle Friday when the District of Columbia Council approved the legislation.

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Washington Commanders' return to DC clears another hurdle with preliminary council approval

FILE - People make their way to RFK Stadium in Washington before the start of an MLS soccer match between D.C. United and ɫɫ FC, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. D.C. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)


WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Commanders’ hopes of returning to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium cleared a significant hurdle Friday when the District of Columbia Council approved the legislation.

The bill advanced by a 9-3 vote, but it still must be approved a second time by the council before being sent to Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser.

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