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Maria Villarroel

Trump White House Says Federal Aid is Still Paused, Insists It Only Rescinded Memo About the Freeze Not the Freeze Itself

The Trump administration rescinded Wednesday a memo freezing federal spending on federal loans and grants, sending the country into a state of confusion. (Credit: Getty Images)

The Trump administration said it rescinded Wednesday a memo freezing spending on federal loans and grants less than two days after ordering the freeze, sending Washington into a state of confusion over the reach of the measure.

The memo, which was issued Monday by the Office of Management and Budget, provided little detail on the freeze, causing confusion among states, schools and organizations that rely on trillions of dollars from the federal government.

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