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Tennessee GOP is willing to reject millions in funding, if it avoids complying with federal strings

Author:     KIMBERLEE KRUESI
Source:     ABC News / Associated Press
Publication Date:     October 23, 2023 | 9:19 PM
 Link: Tennessee GOP is willing to reject millions in funding, if it avoids complying with federal strings
Stephan:  

Here is further evidence of my two countries in one nation hypothesis. It also illustrates that Republicans care more about their ideology than they do the wellbeing of the citizens of their states. This is going to have all manner of negative implications

The Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee Republican leaders are escalating their calls to reject millions of federal dollars rather than comply with requirements over LGBTQ fairness policies.
Credit: The Associated Press

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Tennessee Republican leaders are escalating their calls to reject millions of federal dollars rather than comply with requirements over LGBTQ+ rights, abortion access and other hot-button issues.

Already this year, the Volunteer State has rebuffed federal funding designed to prevent and treat HIV and money that would help clinics serving low-income women. Now, GOP lawmakers are talking about cutting off nearly $1.8 billion in federal education dollars — much of it targeted to serve low-income students, English learners and students with disabilities.

“I think this trend in declining federal funds really is alarming,” said state Sen. Raumesh Akbari, a Democrat from Memphis. “A big portion of our government and our budget… rely on federal funds. They are there to level the playing field with other states.”

States declining to accept federal funding isn’t new. Tennessee is currently among […]

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