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DC Council unanimously approves budget that taps reserve funds despite warning

The D.C. Council has unanimously approved a new budget that utilizes approximately $150 million in city reserve funds to restore funding for vital social programs, including child care subsidies and assistance for needy families. The expansion of funds comes despite warnings from the city's Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, who threatened to declare the budget unbalanced.