Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's funding freeze
A memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordering a freeze on federal assistance sparked confusion across the country earlier this week.
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A memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordering a freeze on federal assistance sparked confusion across the country earlier this week.
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