Some Republican senators are applauding a decision by the white house budget office to rescind an order that had frozen a large number of federal assistance programs. GOP senators expressed relief ovder the decision aftering some were flooded with calls from community leaders confused about the orders’ impact on federal grants. Sen. Mike Rounds says the white house […]
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GOP Senators Applaud WH Reversal On Frozen Federal Funds
Some Republican senators are applauding a decision by the white house budget office to rescind an order that had frozen a large number of federal assistance programs. GOP senators expressed relief ovder the decision aftering some were flooded with calls from community leaders confused about the orders’ impact on federal grants. Sen. Mike Rounds says the white house took a closer look at the funding freeze after being questioned by GOP lawmakers. Rounds says the feedback falls under the Senate’s constitutional to duty to advise and consent with regard to key white house nominations and sometimes it’s policies.