Washington DC - The Trump administration’s latest memo, which directs agencies to freeze funding for popular and effective programs relied upon by millions, is not only misguided but deeply damaging. The astonishing breadth of this announcement could impact programs from Medicaid to long-overdue modernization of drinking water and sewage systems. These cuts will impact people across all income levels, and the consequences will be felt immediately.
Federal programs have been approved and funded by Congress, and the Constitution reserves the "power of the purse" for lawmakers—not the president.
Jeff Carter
President and CEO
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund
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