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OKLAHOMA CITY – House Democratic Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, called on the Oklahoma Federal Delegation to stop the order from the White House budget office pausing federal grants.
The White House budget office's memo suggests this federal grant freeze is to prioritize President Trump’s executive orders. The freeze is set to take effect today at 5p.m. following a White House briefing on the situation at Noon.
“Since the announcement from the White House budget office, I have heard several concerns from my constituents about the future of funding of critical programs that serve Oklahomans,” Leader Munson said. “This is a perfect time for our Federal Delegation and State Leaders to show leadership and put Oklahomans first, not the President’s political agenda. The programs impacted by this freeze in funds include Medicaid, school breakfast and lunch programs, education grants, childcare, Head Start, and SNAP just to name a few. The potential pause of these programs should be of great concern to every lawmaker committed to prioritizing their constituents over partisan politics. I encourage all Oklahomans to contact your congressperson and our two United States Senators to protect these programs and ultimately the future of Oklahomans who depend on them.”
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