Senate passes DC funding fix to prevent $1 billion in cuts, shifting fight to House
D.C.’s financial fate was tied into a House stopgap funding bill that didn't include a provision to prevent cuts to the ...
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When Will the Senate Democrats Ever Learn?
Leader Chuck Schumer has thrown up his hands and said he will oppose a GOP-triggered government shutdown. That means he’s ...
The Senate just voted to avoid a shutdown with a bill that cuts non-defense spending by $13 billion
Senate Democrats decided not to block a GOP-led funding bill, which many have said fails to do enough to rein in Elon Musk's ...
Washington, DC, Region Braces for ‘Devastating’ Cuts from Congress
Local leaders are raising alarms about a stopgap measure in Congress that would trigger a $1 billion budget shortfall for the ...
Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren't made before crash
Pilots have long worried about the congested and complex airspace around the airport near the heart of the capital, where ...
Senate budget vote to avoid shutdown could devastate residents in Washington, DC
Washington, D.C., is in budget limbo ahead of budget cuts on Capitol Hill as the Senate prepares to vote on funding to keep ...
D.C.’s hopes lie in Senate as residents, officials push to avert $1B hit
A possible Democratic proposal boosted D.C.’s hopes of avoiding potential layoffs but also inched the nation closer to a ...
US Senate to decide on DC's fate in funding bill
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the final passage of continuing resolution on Friday to avoid a federal government shutdown.
Schumer to work with GOP on protecting DC budget in funding bill
The House-passed spending bill would cut the Washington, D.C., government's 2025 budget by 16% — cuts local officials have described as "potentially devastating." ...
Senate unanimously approves fix to prevent $1B cuts for District of Columbia, sending bill to House
The Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would allow the District of Columbia to keep its budget intact ...
Parents and students speak out on DC budget cuts with 'Recess at the Capitol' rally, protest
WASHINGTON — D.C. parents and students stood up for D.C.'s budget Thursday by hosting "Recess at the Capitol." Since DC ...
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Senate vote puts DC at risk of $1 billion budget cut amid shutdown standoff
With the clock ticking toward a partial government shutdown, Washington, D.C., is staring down a potential $1 billion budget shortfall that could slash funding for police, schools, and public services ...