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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

House Republicans pass Trump's proposed aid and public broadcasting cuts

House Republicans passed Donald Trump's funding cut proposal, clawing back $9bn in federal dollars with a vote split along party lines, 216-213, facing a tight Friday deadline.
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fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Will Congress cut funds to NPR/PBS and foreign aid this week?

Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated that the Senate aims to vote on the rescissions package, aiming to approve a procedural vote for debate the following Tuesday.
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Law
fromABA Journal
9 months ago

Lawyer for ABA, foreign-aid recipients tells DC Circuit US must spend appropriated 'pots of money'

Congress mandated the execution of specific appropriated funds for foreign assistance without discretionary limits.
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fromTruthout
9 months ago

Trump Administration Is Eliminating USAID's Entire International Workforce

The Trump administration is consolidating all foreign assistance programs under the State Department, dismantling USAID and affecting millions in need.
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fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

Dozens of USAID contracts were canceled last weekend. Here's what happened

The Trump administration canceled 42 humanitarian aid programs, impacting vital services and totaling contracts worth at least $1.3 billion.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

US state department told to terminate nearly all its overseas pro-democracy programs

The US State Department is proposed to terminate most grants under the DRL, impacting pro-democracy support in totalitarian nations.
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fromBusiness Insider
11 months ago

I was furloughed from my global public health job due to the USAID freeze. Foreign aid makes the US safer and stronger.

American foreign aid is crucial for global health and U.S. influence; cuts undermine both.
The freeze on foreign assistance jeopardizes critical health programs and national security.
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