Trump's Spending Pause Would Harm U.S.

On Monday night, the Trump administration released a memo calling for federal agencies to “pause” enormous swaths of federal spending for the purpose of aligning federal spending with the president’s policies and priorities.* The memo singled out federal grants, loans, and financial assistance that cover important functions such as housing, nutrition, and education. While the order exempts Medicare and Social Security benefits as well as payments directly to individuals, it would effectively shut down large portions of the government and endanger programs that millions of Americans rely on. Read Full Article »