New Hampshire
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s Order Pausing Federal Grants and Loans; NH Reacts
Reaction in New Hampshire was swift Tuesday to President Trump’s decision to suddenly pause federal grants and loans by 5 p.m. today, although a federal judge has stepped in to temporarily block the order promising a full decision by Monday.
The New York Times reported the federal judge blocked Trump’s order “to freeze trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans until they could be vetted to ensure they aligned with his plan to purge the government of what he calls a ‘woke’ ideology.
“Even before the order was to go into effect at 5 p.m., the order freezing the money disrupted a variety of systems and programs, leaving millions unsure if they would lose access to jobs, services and health care,” the New York Times reported.
U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, made a public statement Tuesday afternoon:
“The Trump administration has provided little guidance to the federal agencies tasked with carrying out this unlawful freeze, causing confusion and panic.
“The full list that agencies are directed to review encompasses over 2,600 assistance programs, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP), Women, Infants and Children (WIC), community health centers, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), transportation and highway funding, energy assistance programs, water infrastructure funding, State Opioid Targeted Response grants, Gi Bill, veteran compensation for service connected disabilities, Section 8 vouchers, school breakfast and lunch, Title I education grants, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Head Start,” Shaheen said.
Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte issued a news release saying: “While I support a commonsense review of federal spending to ensure it is in the taxpayers’ best interest, we cannot allow interruptions to critical services for those who depend on them.
“My office has been in communication with the White House to ensure that our citizens are not negatively impacted by any unintended impacts and that critical services continue without interruption,” Ayotte said.
House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson sent a letter to Ayotte Tuesday saying she is “gravely alarmed by the Trump administration’s shocking and unprecedented decision late last night to halt federal funding for vital programs that New Hampshire families, small businesses, veterans, and communities depend on every day.”
The directive from the Trump administration deprives Granite Staters the funds that Congress has entitled them to, which thousands rely on, Simpson said.
The text of Trump’s order is here.
On Tuesday, the Associated Press also reported “the White House abruptly began offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by next week, according to a memo from the Office of Personnel Management, the government’s human resources agency.”
New Hampshire
Photo Exhibit | Art Talk | Crew Competition | Nashua Genealogy Club | More: Week Ahead Events
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High winds and widespread rain contributed to more than 12,000 power outages Saturday as a low pressure system passes over New Hampshire.
A high wind advisory remains in effect for southeastern New Hampshire until midday.
There is a high surf advisory in effect for the Seacoast area until 8 p.m. Saturday, with large-breaking waves in the range of 6-9 feet, according to the National Weather Service.
The forecast warns of dangerous wintry winds for hikers and campers, with heavy wet snow likely at higher elevations and a foot of snow possible on summits in the White Mountains.
In southeastern New Hampshire, the wind advisory calls for steady winds of 15-25 mph, and potential wind gusts up to 50 mph.
Eversource reported over 10,000 outages as of 9:30 a.m. Unitil had about 1,400 outages at that time.
The Mount Washington Observatory has recorded winterlike weather over the past 24 hours. Weather observers there say over half a foot of snow and sleet has fallen at the summit.
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