In photos: Congress stay out of DC’s budget
On March 10, 2025, the House of Representatives introduced a Continuing Resolution that would remove DC’s power over our local budget. Free DC showed up every day for a week together with union members, DCPS students, and thousands of neighbors to protect DC’s ability to control our own local budget.
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Advocates rally to block House spending bill that cuts DC budget (WUSA-9)
Budget uproar offers DC an uneasy reminder of Congress’ power (Roll Call)
How Congress Could Force $1.1 Billion in Cuts on Washington, D.C. (New York Times)
D.C.’s hopes lie in Senate as residents, officials push to avert $1B hit (Washington Post)
‘If you cut us off, you’re cutting off our future’: Students rally against federal spending plan that would slash DC budget (DC News Now)
Senate passes bill to avert $1B hit to D.C. budget in spending plan (Washington Post)
DC fights against $1B cuts after House passes bill to avoid government shutdown (WUSA-9)