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Trump rescinds funding freeze but uncertainty lives on for wide array of environmental programs

President Trump rescinded a federal spending freeze on January 29, which had caused confusion across the country, especially in Louisiana, according to Gov. Jeff Landry.
A federal judge halted the funding freeze just before it was to take effect, leading Trump to withdraw the freeze instead of contesting the ruling.
The Trump administration is considering changes to FEMA that could significantly impact Louisiana, as noted by both Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy and Democratic Congressman Cleo Fields.
Concerns arose over the legality of the funding freeze, with experts suggesting it could violate the Impoundment Control Act, as stated by constitutional scholar Erwin Chemerinsky.

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Newsweek

Trump's federal funding freeze: Can I sue US Government over cuts?

It is unclear whether the pause will still take effect, given the administration's apparent U-turn and the legal challenges it faces.

23 days ago·United States

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The Nation

Don’t Be Fooled: The Funding Freeze Drama Is Not Over

Elie Mystal While the White House claimed to have rescinded the memo implementing the order, it then made clear that the order itself—and possibly the freeze—are still in place. The post Don’t Be Fooled: The Funding Freeze Drama Is Not Over appeared first on The Nation.

24 days ago·Washington, United States

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nhpr

Trump's climate programs and funding freeze. Conway and short-term rents.

Although the Trump administration has rescinded an order to freeze federal funding, a separate order pausing climate-related federal funding remains in effect.

24 days ago·New Hampshire, United States

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Mother Jones

For scientists studying environmental health, Trump's diktats are a slow-moving disaster

Federal grants “are investments,” a veteran researcher explains, and cutting them will endanger people’s lives here and elsewhere.

24 days ago·United States

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News15 | Lafayette, LA

President rescinds funding freeze, Rep. Mike Johnson disagrees with civil service laws, and other Louisiana congressional leaders say eliminating FEMA would hurt state

WASHINGTON (NEWS 15) — President Trump did an about-face and rescinded a federal spending freeze that sparked confusion across America on Wednesday, January 29, and left Gov. Jeff Landry scrambling to figure out the impact in Louisiana. US House Speaker…

25 days ago

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KSAT 12

Funding freeze fiasco: How San Antonio programs use federal dollars

In a confusing twist Wednesday, the Trump administration walked back a federal funding freeze while also saying it would push ahead.The Office of Management and Budget rescinded a memo it issued Monday night, which had ordered federal agencies to “temporarily pause” any funding that might involve issues targeted by President Donald Trump in his early executive orders, like green new deal or diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.>> Trum…

25 days ago·San Antonio, United States

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