Trump's funding freeze explained

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : States on average receive about 30% of their revenues from the federal government, according to Federal Funds Information for States.
59% : The largest grant program is Medicaid, which provides health care for lower-income children and adults.
57% : President Donald Trump is pausing federal grants and loans starting Tuesday as part of his across-the-board review of government spending.
50% : Federal funds are crucial for state highway and bridge projects, but state transportation officials are still awaiting guidance from federal authorities.
45% : The Green New Deal, introduced by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Edward Markey in 2019, proposes transitioning the U.S. from fossil fuels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and creating high-paying clean energy jobs.
34% : While Medicare and Social Security benefits will remain unaffected, it is unclear whether the pause will extend to programs like Medicaid, disaster assistance, and others.

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