Penn's Veterinary School Funding Blocked by Republicans Over Antisemitism Controversy
Republicans in Pennsylvania's House of Representatives voted to withhold over $30 million in funding from the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school due to concerns over the school's response to antisemitism on campus. The decision comes after the university's president, M. Elizabeth Magill, resigned following a congressional hearing where she appeared to evade questions about punishing students who called for the genocide of Jews. The funding, which represents about 18% of the school's budget, was already approved by the State Senate and supported by House Democrats, but failed to secure the required two-thirds majority. The school expressed disappointment and hopes for reconsideration in 2024.
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