Trump Uses Shutdown to Halt Funding for Chicago and New York Infrastructure Projects
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The Trump administration has paused $2.1 billion in funding for Chicago infrastructure projects, including the Red Line extension, citing concerns over race-based contracting, which has caused community disappointment and delays in development plans. Similar actions are affecting New York projects, with broader implications for federal funding commitments and urban development.
Topics:nation#chicago-infrastructure#funding-freeze#government-shutdown#politics#red-line-extension#trump
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- President Donald Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats ABC7 Chicago
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