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Chuck Schumer Says Senate Will Pass Bill To Fix D.C. Funding Cut
The legislation would apparently shield the D.C. government from a billion-dollar cut, but it would still need to be approved by the House.
Senate passes Trump-endorsed fix to avert DC budget cuts
Senators voted Friday to pass legislation to prevent cuts to the District of Columbia’s local budget after city officials warned the District faced a $1 billion hit under a stopgap
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 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.
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 dollars. The Senate-passed measure aims to fix that.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill To Protect Washington D.C. From House GOP Budget Slash
Senators moved quickly to cobble together a standalone bill to shield Washington D.C. from a $1 billion budget cut
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Senate swiftly approves bill to allow DC to keep budget intact
The Senate swiftly approved legislation late Friday that would allow the District of Columbia to keep its budget intact, rather than roll back to 2024, fixing a provision that had drawn protests from the mayor and residents warning it would require $1 billion in cuts to services.
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.
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Charlamagne Tha God roasts Chuck Schumer for backing spending bill: 'Donkey of the day'
The Senate passed the bill in a 54-46 vote, preventing a government shutdown despite strong Democratic opposition ...
Chuck Schumer to vote for GOP spending bill | DC News Today
Attorney Sam Pittman joins FOX 5's LiveZone to discuss Chuck Schumer's decision to vote for the GOP spending bill in hopes of ...
Schumer surprises with move to advance GOP funding bill, aims to avert government shutdown
Thanks to the 2019 Government Shutdown Prevention Act, if there is a shutdown Friday, 11:59 p.m., eventually back pay must be provided to the majority of furloughed workers. However, with the ...
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AOC: Schumer’s intent to vote for budget bill a ‘slap in the face’
N.Y., on Thursday sharply criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for voicing his intent to vote for a ...
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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 ...
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JD Vance Gets Booed at Kennedy Center; Chuck Schumer Caves, Thinks He Can Save DC’s Budget; RIP John Feinstein
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Chuck Schumer in the line of fire as Democrats revolt against him, leaders ask Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to primary him
Democrats blast Schumer for backing GOP shutdown bill, accusing surrender to Trump’s spending cuts. Explore the fallout and D.C. budget impacts.
Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature
The Senate has passed a Republican-led six-month spending bill hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp ...
Trump Heaps Praise on Schumer Over Spending Bill: 'Took Guts'
"Took 'guts' and courage!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform Friday morning, celebrating the probable aversion of a partial government shutdown in comments that will likely drive a deeper wedge ...
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Chuck Schumer’s Flight-Over-Fight Instinct Is Leaving Democrats in the Lurch
The Senate minority leader appears to think the way to resist the Trump administration is by voting for the GOP’s spending ...