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The unraveling social safety net: Federal budget cuts are making it harder for locals in need to access health care, food and support services

Through executive orders, policies and legislation, the Trump administration has cut budgets for health and relief services that were fully funded mere months ago—and people in our region are feeling the repercussions. A policymaker and three service providers spoke with the RN&R about who is being affected, and how. Spoiler alert: It’s a much larger chunk of the population than you may think it is.

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