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Federal Funding Freeze Controversy

This chapter analyzes a controversial memo from the Office of Management and Budget that temporarily halts federal funds, sparking legal and political backlash, particularly from nonprofits concerned about service impacts. It also highlights Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination hearings for Secretary of Health and Human Services, emphasizing critical health policy management amid tensions between Congress and the presidency.

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