Congress poised to force $1B cut to local DC budget, surprising many lawmakers
Congress is poised to pass a President Trump-endorsed funding bill this week that D.C. officials warn would lead to a $1 billion cut to the district’s local budget, a move that has been catching
Federal bill would cut DC budget by $1 billion, force layoffs, officials say
D.C. could be forced to lay off first responders, police officers, teachers and others if a GOP-proposed spending bill is approved, city leaders said.
DC faces $1 billion in budget cuts as House bill threatens DC autonomy
The District of Columbia could face a $1 billion budget shortfall after House Republicans introduced a continuing resolution that excludes a longstanding provision allowing the city to continue spending under its fiscal year 2025 budget.
G.O.P. Spending Bill Would Force $1 Billion Cut to D.C. Budget
Republicans omitted a standard provision approving the District’s budget in a stopgap funding measure needed to avert a shutdown before the end of the week. The result would be a 16 percent cut.
Senate passes bill to avert $1B hit to D.C. budget in spending plan
The bill, which would allow the city to continue operating under its 2025 budget, still needs to be approved by the House to go into effect.
D.C. parents protest Congress' funding bill over a $1B cut to the city's budget
Parents are mobilizing to persuade senators to reject a Republican funding bill because it would deal a blow to the D.C. city budget.
Senate passes DC funding fix to prevent $1 billion in cuts, shifting fight to House
The Senate on Friday passed a bipartisan fix to prevent an immediate $1.1 billion cut to the Washington, D.C.’s budget, sending the measure to the House to prevent an imminent slashing of programs. Washington’s financial fate was thrust into the center of the political debate after Republicans in the House did not include a standard
Senate approves bill to block budget $1.1B cuts to DC included in GOP funding bill
The continuing resolution approved by the House this week would force DC officials to make $1 billion in cuts to city services.
Senate moves to reverse $1 billion cut to D.C. budget
Senate Democrats scored a minor victory with a fix to deep cuts to the District’s budget after ceding the broader government funding fight to President Trump and Republicans.
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House passes spending bill that could slash $1B from DC budget
The House has taken the first step to avoid a government shutdown by passing a 6-month spending bill, backed by President ...
How Congress Could Force $1.1 Billion in Cuts on Washington, D.C.
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Senate passes bill that seeks to keep D.C. government's use of local tax dollars intact
The government funding bill that’s headed to the White House limits Washington, D.C.’s ability to fully use its local tax ...
House Republican introduces measure to put Trump’s face on $100 bill
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) has introduced legislation to put President Donald Trump’s face on the $100 bill.