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Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. Trump’s Office of Management and Budget described the funding cut as focused on “the

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Pittsburgh Tribune-Review· Sep 25, 8:52 PMTrump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by CongressAlso ran in Arkansas Online, FOX 4 News, FOX 9, Live 5 News WCSC, PBS News, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, WEAU, WIS10

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