But unlike Johnny Blowupsafe, Gary Bowser is a real person, who served real jail time, and now has an almost-life-ruining fine that will float over his head like a dark cloud until the day he dies.

WASHINGTON — Two Republican Congressmen introduced legislation named after Mayor Muriel Bowser that aims to repeal D.C.'s Home Rule. On Thursday, Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) ...