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$1B in disaster aid for Michigan at risk in federal government funding deal

$1B in disaster aid for Michigan at risk in federal government funding deal


Published on 2024-12-19 15:20:38 - Detroit News
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  • "No one elected Elon Musk," Michigan congresswoman says, decrying the billionaire business mogul's role in derailing a budget deal in Congress.
The article from The Detroit News discusses the looming threat of a federal government shutdown as Congress struggles to pass a stopgap spending bill before the deadline. Key points include the potential impact on Michigan, where disaster aid for farmers and other critical funding could be at risk. Elon Musk has publicly criticized the situation, calling for more efficient government spending, while former President Donald Trump has urged Republicans to leverage the shutdown to push for spending cuts and policy changes. The article highlights the political maneuvering and the potential economic consequences if an agreement is not reached, emphasizing the uncertainty and anxiety among those dependent on federal aid.

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[ https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/12/19/federal-government-shutdown-elon-musk-donald-trump-michigan-disaster-aid-at-risk-farmers-stopgap/77087667007/ ]
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