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DC fights against a federal government shutdown and $1B cuts


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Published in Politics and Government on Tuesday, March 11th 2025 at 20:22 GMT by WUSA9   Print publication without navigation

  • Mayor Muriel Bowser and the city council say the GOP's continuing resolution being considered by congress would lead to over $1 billion in cuts to D.C. services.

The article discusses the ongoing efforts in Washington D.C. to prevent a federal government shutdown and to mitigate proposed budget cuts amounting to $1 billion. As the deadline approaches, there is significant tension between the need to pass a continuing resolution to keep government operations funded and the push from some Republican lawmakers for substantial spending reductions. The potential cuts could severely impact various federal programs, including those related to education, health, and social services. Additionally, the article highlights the political maneuvering and negotiations happening behind the scenes, with both parties trying to leverage the situation to their advantage. The looming shutdown threatens to furlough federal workers, delay services, and disrupt numerous government functions, adding urgency to the discussions on Capitol Hill.

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