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Congressman Josh Riley Issues Statement on Trump Administration Federal Funding Freeze

January 28, 2025

Today, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s announced funding freeze on all federal grants and loans:

 

“The OMB’s directive freezing federal funding is complete bullshit. Upstate New Yorkers work hard and pay our taxes - the least we should expect in return is a government that doesn’t screw us over just to give more handouts to billionaires and big corporations. I’m fighting back. If you’re impacted and need help, please contact my office.”