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U.S. Senate Secures Unanimous Decision to Save D.C.’s Local Budget Amid Continuing Resolution Controversy

Washington Gas Lobbies Congress to Undermine Energy Efficiency Standards, Seeks Pipeline Bailout

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Washington Gas Lobbies Congress to Undermine Energy Efficiency Standards, Seeks Pipeline Bailout In a complete mask-off moment, the utility corporation regurgitated talking points from Congressional allies of the fossil fuel industry against energy efficiency standards and requested a bailout for its failing pipeline replacement program. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Washington Gas is escalating its lobby campaign […]

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Climate on the Chopping Block: How Grassroots Advocacy Fought D.C.’s Budget Slashes

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Climate on the Chopping Block: How Grassroots Advocacy Fought D.C.’s Budget Slashes By Aaron Knishkowy, CCAN’s D.C. Summer Intern Have you seen any headlines about the D.C. budget lately? You might have heard that different federal aid programs like Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) were facing cuts. Although it didn’t dominate the

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Advocates Sound Alarm: Mayor Bowser’s Budget Undermines Energy Affordability, Climate Goals

Advocates Sound Alarm: Mayor Bowser’s Budget Undermines Energy Affordability, Climate Goals

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Advocates Sound Alarm: Mayor Bowser’s Budget Undermines Energy Affordability, Climate Goals Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed budget prioritizes billionaire pet projects over implementation of critical climate laws and delivering relief to struggling low- and middle-income households WASHINGTON, D.C. — As D.C. residents face rising energy bills and potential continued rate hikes driven by the high cost

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Soaring Energy Costs in Washington, D.C.: How Rising Bills Are Impacting Households

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Soaring Energy Costs in Washington, D.C.: How Rising Bills Are Impacting Households As utility rates climb and infrastructure ages, many D.C. residents, particularly low-income families, are feeling the financial strain of skyrocketing energy costs. A blog by Kidest Gebre, CCAN’s Communications Manager, & Claire Mills, CCAN Action Fund D.C. Campaigns Manager Rising utility costs and

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