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Congressional Funding Bill Still In Limbo

Senate Democrats say there aren't yet enough votes to pass the congressional funding bill that would cut $1B from D.C.’s budget. The bill, meant to help avoid a government shutdown this weekend, passed the House on Tuesday, but Dems are pushing for adjustments before moving it forward. [Axios]

• If the bill passes the Senate as is, it could decimate D.C.’s city budget over the next six months. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Fairfax Considers Controversial Food Tax

Fairfax is considering a new food tax that would apply to everything from sit-down restaurants to gas station hot dogs. Residents rejected a food and beverage tax twice previously, but the county is facing a $300 million budget shortfall. [ABC7]

New Helicopter Restrictions at DCA

The National Transportation Safety Board recommended permanently banning helicopter traffic near DCA when runways 15 and 33 are in use. The recommendation comes after D.C.’s deadliest plane crash in decades on January 29. [Axios]

Infamous Walgreens Robbers Plead Guilty

The group accused of robbing the Chinatown Walgreens seven times in nine months just pleaded guilty. The four defendants, including a manager at the Walgreens and his nephew, stole at least $28,983 in cash and face up to 20 years in prison each. [WTOP]

• ICYMI: We reported on the bizarre play-by-play of this inside job when the group was arrested. [City Cast DC 🎧]

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