Federal proposals would pare back the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), prompting calls for repeal as critics say the program's broad local housing and infrastructure aid is out of favor; proponents warn cuts would hollow out city services. [P]Lawmakers and municipal leaders are pushing back, arguing CDBG supports affordable housing, disaster recovery and community development — see the Washington Post overview here. The fight matters for local governments that rely on these flexible dollars to fix potholes, rehab homes and keep neighborhoods stable, so expect spirited hearings and pitchfork-level rhetoric in budget debates.