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Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Washington, D.C. from $1 Billion Budget Cut in Government Funding Legislation

The United States Senate unanimously passed a bill to address a provision in recent government funding legislation that threatened to cut Washington, D.C.'s budget by approximately $1 billion. This bipartisan bill, introduced by Senators Susan Collins and Chris Van Hollen, allows the District to maintain its current level of local fund spending, countering the House Republican continuing resolution that had initially included the budget cuts. The swift passage of the bill highlights the urgency and bipartisan support to protect D.C.'s financial interests, ensuring the well-being of its residents amid ongoing budget negotiations.