Mayor Williams checking out of the NCMC?

Looks like Mayor Anthony Williams is getting sick of the fuss being raised over his plan to put a state-of-the-art hospital complex near RFK Stadium. Apparently he's been listening to those who have been saying building the National Capital Medical Community hospital on what's known as Reservation 13 would have a negative impact in Southeast DC. The only real option currently is Greater Southeast which just cut 200 jobs last year and just emerged from bankruptcy. Critics say building the NCMC would only lead Greater Southeast to its deathbed.

The Mayor has been proposing a 250-bed, full-service hospital in conjunction with Howard University, splitting the cost of the $400 million complex. Though he is taking a step back from his plan, he appears to still be determined to bring some sort of medical help to the area.