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Federal Spending Freeze Could Have Widespread Impact on Environment, Emergency Management

Inside Climate News · By Nicholas Kusnetz · last updated
A White House memorandum ordered a halt to federal assistance and a review to align spending with Donald Trump’s priorities. Many legal experts say the order is unconstitutional.

By Nicholas Kusnetz

A sudden pause in federal assistance is sowing disarray and outrage across the country, throwing into doubt a wide range of programs that help protect Americans from disasters, provide access to clean drinking water and affordable energy and help protect ecosystems, among many other issues.

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