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Susan Collins: I made it clear that I thought it was too sweeping, that it was causing a lot of confusion and consternation in my…

On the recordJanuary 28, 2025
I made it clear that I thought it was too sweeping, that it was causing a lot of confusion and consternation in my state, particularly for nonprofit organizations and I am glad that its apparently been rescinded.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Susan Collins expresses relief over the rescission of Trump's funding freeze, highlighting its negative impact on nonprofits.

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