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White House Walks Back Federal Funding Memo

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Confusion Over Government Spending Freeze and Program Impact

This chapter explores the implications of a controversial memo from the Office of Management and Budget proposing a government-wide spending freeze. It highlights the confusion surrounding potential budget cuts, exemptions for direct payments, and the subsequent judicial blockage that complicated the administration's response.

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