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Recent Examples of block grant
Polsky said there would be negative consequences of moving to a block grants program.
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
Trump did propose an ACA replacement plan in the 2020 budget which included repealing the ACA’s premium subsidies and Medicaid expansions, instead replacing them with block grants to states.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
That number doesn’t include block grant spending by states for items like SpaceX’s Starlink terminals and satellite internet service often purchased for use after natural disasters or other emergencies, FedScout CEO Geoff Orazem said.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Wednesday's request also seeks $175 million to cover remaining Matthew and Florence home repairs being made through the block grant program.
—CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
Trump did propose an ACA replacement plan in the 2020 budget which included repealing the ACA’s premium subsidies and Medicaid expansions, instead replacing them with block grants to states.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
That number doesn’t include block grant spending by states for items like SpaceX’s Starlink terminals and satellite internet service often purchased for use after natural disasters or other emergencies, FedScout CEO Geoff Orazem said.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Wednesday's request also seeks $175 million to cover remaining Matthew and Florence home repairs being made through the block grant program.
—CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for block grant
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Are their branches in your area for in-person assistance?Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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That could mean housing, food assistance, transportation or hygiene kits.Nate Perez, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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For many health care providers, part of being prepared means looking to one another for aid.Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 Dec. 2024
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As Ukraine’s largest donor and neighbor, Europe would face the brunt of costs if U.S. aid runs out and isn’t renewed under Trump.Lily Meckel, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Meta.Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Metro's pilot grant funding will support Heart of Nashville's launch over the next two years.Cassandra Stephenson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Block grant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/block%20grant. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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