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Aug 01, 2016

D.C. Enacts First Local Budget As It Fights To Keep Budget Autonomy

Can it last?

Jul 08, 2016

House Passes Appropriations Bill Riddled With Anti-Home Rule Riders

Eleanor Holmes Norton is getting ready for a fight in the Senate.

Jun 22, 2016

House Budget Bill Won’t Roll Back D.C. Gun Laws Or Loosen Weed Laws

It could still repeal D.C. budget autonomy.

Jun 09, 2016

Efforts To Remove Anti-Budget Autonomy Rider From House Budget Fail

Restrictions on abortion, marijuana legalization, and needle exchanges in the District also remain.

May 26, 2016

Oops! Two Dems Voted To Repeal Budget Autonomy … One Says He Made A Mistake

Congressman Jim Costa of California says he ‘inadvertently voted ‘aye.’”

May 25, 2016

Speaker Ryan: ‘Current D.C. Government Needs To Be Reined In’

The House did just that, passing legislation to repeal D.C. budget autonomy.

May 24, 2016

President Obama Issues Veto Threat Over Bill That Would Repeal D.C. Budget Autonomy

“The Administration strongly supports home rule for the District.”

May 24, 2016

People We Didn’t Elect Say No To Budget Autonomy, Abortions, Weed, Needle Exchanges

Surprise! Congress’ Financial Services Bill screws over D.C.

May 17, 2016

House Committee Passes Bill Saying D.C. Can’t Control Its Own Money

“Today’s markup in the House further undermines the 680,000 residents who pay taxes, go to war, and make significant contributions to our great country,” Bowser said.

Mar 21, 2016

Court Rules The District Should Control Its Own Damn Money

A D.C. Superior Court judge upheld the Budget Autonomy Act.

 
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