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5 Things You Need To Know Today: Aug. 2

House passes debt deal, dogs find homes, and the lights stay on through a storm.

  1. Last night, the House voted to cut spending and extend the debt ceiling. Kensington's Rep. Chris Van Hollen .
  2. Last night's rain caused few power outages in the Kensington area, according to Pepco. Today, you can expect a fair helping of sunshine with a high near 94 and a low of about 72.
  3. Supporters of Maryland's DREAM Act are to overturn a petition against the law.
  4. In case you missed it, of Sunday's Lab Rescue adoption event, where about 20 dogs were on hand to find a lasting home.
  5. It's National Night Out, and later we'll have information on where you can go tonight to learn about keeping your neighborhood safe.


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