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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsVERIFY: What experts say on Trump's ability to halt funds for 'anarchist jurisdictions'
https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/verify/trump-funding-seattle-portland-washington-nyc-fact-check/507-bf6eb557-cbe2-4d86-827b-926c7507a897A recent Presidential memo calls for federal funds to be blocked from Portland, Washington D.C., Seattle and New York.
THE QUESTION
Can President Trump have grants to cities and states pulled?
THE ANSWER
Essentially, no, he cant order them ended. That is a decision for Congress which is complicated and typically gets bogged down in court.
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VERIFY: What experts say on Trump's ability to halt funds for 'anarchist jurisdictions' (Original Post)
SheltieLover
Sep 2020
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MustLoveBeagles
(11,591 posts)1. K&R
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)2. Thx Beagle!
I'm sure a lot of folks here know this. Just trying to reduce stress levels.
Ps - I love Beagles, too!
Buns_of_Fire
(17,174 posts)3. Dear Mr. President;
Do the letters "F" "O" mean anything to you?
Your Pals,
/s/ Andrew Cuomo /s/ Bill de Blasio
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)6. Hahaha!
Timewas
(2,193 posts)4. Just
More shit from an asshole to make his rabid fans foam at the mouth
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)5. No doubt!