NY Lawmakers Demand Trump Administration Unfreeze $10 Billion in Child Care Funding
CBS New YorkJanuary 15, 20261 min1,504 views
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- π― New York lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to unfreeze $10 billion in child care assistance grants.
- π This funding freeze impacts New York and four other states, affecting child care subsidies, social services, and support for low-income families.
Lawmakers' Stance on Fraud Allegations
- β οΈ Lawmakers have written a letter demanding the administration reverse the decision, questioning the alleged widespread fraud.
- βοΈ They state that while fraud is unacceptable and should be prosecuted, the administration has provided no evidence of fraud in New York State.
- π£οΈ They describe the freeze as an assault on families and children, calling it unacceptable and deeply harmful.
Impact on Families
- π¬ A parent shares how the assistance has enabled them to afford child care for both children, which was previously impossible.
- π± The funding is crucial for early intervention and resources, contributing to children's future productivity.
Legal Challenge and Response
- ποΈ A federal judge has temporarily paused the funding freeze for 14 days following a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of the affected states.
- π° The White House has been contacted for comment but has not yet responded.
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