"The budget emergency reflects a misunderstanding of the District's budget dynamics, as the funds being frozen were locally raised revenues, not federal dollars."
"The city faces a billion-dollar budget cut along with potential mass layoffs, exacerbating the already significant revenue loss over the next three years."
"Federal officials' inaction, despite a unanimous Senate bill to protect D.C. funding, could lead to severe cuts to city services and potential furloughs for employees."
The mayor of Washington, D.C. has implemented citywide spending and hiring freezes amid the threat of a billion-dollar budget cut after the House left for recess. This budget crisis is compounded by anticipated federal layoffs that may cost the city significant revenue. Local officials are frustrated with a congressional budget freeze that unexpectedly applied to D.C., despite the funds being locally sourced. Although the Senate passed a protective bill for the cityâs financing, House inaction poses risks for vital city services and employment.
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