Local Leaders Visit D.C. to Oppose Possible Spending Clawbacks, Cuts

Route Fifty: Leaders from small and medium-sized localities across the U.S. made a case here Tuesday for funding a range of federal programs they say are crucial for community development, amid concerns over possible spending clawbacks and cuts.

Their visit comes as the Trump administration is looking to rescind some funding included in a 2018 spending bill enacted last month. The White House has also called for slashing a slate of programs that funnel money to states and localities in fiscal 2019—so far during President Trump's tenure, Congress has largely rejected such cuts.

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