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DC mayor orders freeze on spending, hiring

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Trump administrationApril 15, 2025 4:20 pm

DC mayor orders freeze on spending, hiring

D.C.’s mayor signed an order imposing immediate freezes on spending and hiring and restricting overtime. News4’s Mark Segraves has details.

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