District of Columbia Appropriations Debate
The House debated the appropriations bill for Washington, DC. Members debated H.R. 5517, which appropriated $714 million for the administrat… read more
The House debated the appropriations bill for Washington, DC. Members debated H.R. 5517, which appropriated $714 million for the administration of Washington, DC. Issues brought up in the debate included the use of local funds in Washington, DC to fund abortions and benefits to married couples. close
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