The House has passed a spending bill that would cut $1 billion from Washington, D.C.’s budget, causing concern and outrage from city leaders and residents. The proposed budget cut would set the city’s spending back to 2024 levels, leading to severe cuts in education, essential government services, and public safety. D.C. residents fear the consequences of such drastic cuts, especially for law enforcement, which is already struggling with funding and personnel shortages.
Mayor Muriel Bowser and council members have pleaded with lawmakers not to move forward with the bill, emphasizing the devastating impact it would have on public safety, education, and essential services in the nation’s capital. D.C. leaders, including shadow representative Dr. Oye Owolewa, are questioning how this budget cut is happening and expressing concern over the omission of a provision that would allow the city to continue spending its budget for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Residents like Gabriela Santa Cruz are urging the community to pay attention to the situation and hold elected leaders accountable. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it must be passed to prevent a government shutdown before Friday. D.C. leaders and residents are rallying against the budget cut, calling for support to ensure the city can continue to operate under its approved budget for FY25.
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