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The House on Wednesday approved more legislation aimed at D.C. crime, including a bill that would loosen restrictions on police car chases on city streets when officers are trying to arrest suspected criminals.

A second bill would give the president more authority over the appointment of D.C. judges by eliminating the Judicial Nomination Commission , which for decades has recommended judicial nominees.

The measure to change police chase guidelines was approved on a bipartisan vote of 245-182.

The legislation involving judges passed on a vote of 218-211, along party lines.

The bill related to police vehicle chases was sponsored by Rep. Clay Higgins, a Republica

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