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Mt. Vernon mayor blames City Council for DOJ lawsuit

<p>Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas blames his City Council for an impending lawsuit against the city by the Department of Justice. </p>

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<p>Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas blames his City Council for an impending lawsuit against the city by the Department of Justice. </p>

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<p>Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas blames his City Council for an impending lawsuit against the city by the Department of Justice. </p>