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Congress Pauses Grant Rule Amid Funding Deal | Lawrence News

Congress Pauses Grant Rule Amid Funding Deal | Lawrence News

Published 3 weeks, 4 days ago
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Congress just struck a last-minute bipartisan deal to keep the government running through December 11th, avoiding a shutdown while temporarily halting a controversial Trump-era plan that would have let political appointees control federal grant distribution. The compromise buys time ahead of the election and extends funding for critical transportation projects — but the real battle over how grants are awarded is far from over, with lawmakers still reviewing public feedback and pushing for a permanent fix.

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