WASHINGTON — The continuing resolution (CR) that recently failed in Congress may have done more than just heighten the risk of a federal shutdown — it appears to have dealt a severe blow to the District of Columbia’s ability to reclaim $1.1 billion in local tax dollars this year.

This issue stems from a controversial move by a Republican-led Congress in March to strip the substantial amount from D.C.'s budget, a move that forced District leaders to immediately freeze spending and re-prioritize funding.

Many congressional leaders had hoped to use the now-stalled continuing resolution to release these local funds back to the city. Now, with the deadline for the fiscal year rapidly approaching, the question remains: Will D.C. ever get its money back?

The Roots of the Problem: A $1.1 Billio

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