District Links: DC officials urge against policy riders in GOP’s proposed appropriations bill; DCHA board selects interim director; and more

By Chris Kain On Jul 13, 2023 Last updated Jul 13, 2023

Weeks after a House subcommittee approved an appropriations bill with multiple policy riders restricting the DC government as well as cuts to requested federal spending for DC’s courts, the full House Committee on Appropriations is marking up the legislation today.

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