Some points to know on the continuing resolution's effect on DC:
--the CR will force DC to cut local tax dollars.
This money will not return to the federal government; it was never federal government money.
Reaching into our budget is only possible because DC lacks home rule.
--the CR will force DC to cut local tax dollars.
This money will not return to the federal government; it was never federal government money.
Reaching into our budget is only possible because DC lacks home rule.
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The money that the House wants to cut from DC was part of a balanced budget.
That said, Moody's *is* reportedly considering downgrading DC's outstanding score...b/c of all the layoffs in the federal government.
If you think DC is the exception not the rule--then let me tell you, DC is a harbinger of how this government will deal with any blue jurisdiction.