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D.C. Metro System General Manager John. B. Catoe Jr. to Resign

The resignation will take effect April 2, Catoe told members of the Metro board.

Metro General Manager John B. Catoe Jr. is resigning as head of the transit agency, according to Jeff McKay, a member of the Metro board, which hires and fires the general manager.

Press conference began late because of metro delays.