Judge blocks Trump federal funding freeze on all public loans, grants and more
The spending freeze on federal assistance could affect everything from aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans and state and local government grants.
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The spending freeze on federal assistance could affect everything from aid to nonprofits, universities, small business loans and state and local government grants.
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