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4. I mean states withholding money they send to the Feds

Tue Oct 21, 2025, 06:51 PM

Oct 21

I mean states withholding the money they send to the Feds, as described here:

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trumps-funding-freezes-states-new-gambit-withholding-federal-money-rcna215212]

Yes, there are challenges to that idea but it could be done under certain circumstances.

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You first Blues Heron Oct 21 #1

The money is withheld Progressive dog Oct 21 #3

I mean states withholding money they send to the Feds debsy Oct 21 #4

From the article Progressive dog Oct 21 #6

Certain circumstances Wifes husband Oct 21 #7

States don't collect the money MichMan Oct 21 #5

Very significant penalties Wifes husband Oct 21 #9

As much as i would like to, bluestarone Oct 21 #8

What about boycotts and community organizing? debsy Oct 21 #10

Dumb idea it is! debsy Oct 21 #12