Pause on federal grants creates confusion for states, nonprofits, lawmakers

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : "The memo prompted Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, to write a letter to Trump seeking immediate guidances on the order.
47% : From pausing research on cures for childhood cancer to halting food assistance, safety from domestic violence, and closing suicide hotlines, the impact of even a short pause in funding could be devastating and cost lives," she said in a statement.
45% : States, universities, nonprofits and lawmakers were left confused Tuesday after a memo from the White House paused federal grants, loans and other financial assistance-programs, until the new administration can review them.
33% : "U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., told reporters that Trump was doing what he was elected to do.

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