President Donald Trump’s pause on federal grants and loans as of 5 p.m. Tuesday could have wide-ranging effects in Virginia, from disaster relief to pharmaceutical jobs, the senators said.
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Virginia’s U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine on Tuesday rebuked President Donald Trump over his abrupt order to pause federal grant and loan programs as of 5 p.m.
The Associated Press reports that the order could affect trillions of dollars and cause widespread disruption in health care research, education programs and other initiatives.
Virginia state agencies are awaiting further federal guidance on what the administration’s action will mean.
President Donald Trump has ordered a pause of federal grants and loans as of 5 p.m. Tuesday.
