"In my view, the [D.C.] Council's Budget Autonomy Act is null and void, and implementation of that legislation will put D.C. officeholders and their action in legal jeopardy," former D.C. Attorney General Irvin B. Nathan told the committee.
Congress eyes law to bar D.C. from spending local funds without approval →
Mr. Nathan said Monday he was "pleased that the budget process will be back on track in the Council and that Judge Sullivan agreed with us that the Home Rule Act and Anti-Deficiency Act do not permit the Council to take budget authority from Congress and the President."
Federal judge reaffirms Congress' authority over D.C. →
