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Federal funding cuts ripple through the heart of Trump country

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  The phone rang over the whine of Trey Yates' butter churn. The person calling was polite, but the message was devastating: Mountaineer Food Bank was ending Yates' butter contract, due to the federal government's funding cuts.

The article from MSN discusses the impact of federal funding cuts in rural America, particularly in areas that strongly supported former President Donald Trump. These cuts, stemming from the debt ceiling deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, have led to significant reductions in community project funding. For instance, in places like Clay County, Kentucky, and Breathitt County, where local economies are already struggling, the loss of federal funds means less money for essential services like water infrastructure, housing, and economic development. Local leaders and residents express frustration and disappointment, feeling abandoned by the political promises of support. The cuts are seen as particularly harsh in these regions, where federal aid was crucial for survival and growth, highlighting a disconnect between national political decisions and the needs of rural communities.

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