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OMB Director and Project 2025 Architect Russell Vought Halts CFPB Funding

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Impact of Federal Funding Cuts on Essential Services

This chapter explores the consequences of reduced funding for federal agencies like USAID and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It highlights the essential roles these agencies play in society and the potential pushback from Congress as public concerns rise over budget cuts affecting local services.

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