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Federal Spending Freeze Threatens Vital Dialysis Support

2/19/2025

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At 86, Nancy Hastings depends on a driver for her crucial dialysis appointments, but a federal spending freeze has left her without support. This freeze jeopardizes essential services, particularly for communities that backed the Trump administration. Organizations like Thrive Kansas are bracing for funding cuts, underscoring the vital role of government programs in people's lives and the looming uncertainty ahead.

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At 86, Nancy Hastings depends on a driver for her crucial dialysis appointments, but a federal spending freeze has left her without support. This freeze jeopardizes essential services, particularly for communities that backed the Trump administration. Organizations like Thrive Kansas are bracing for funding cuts, underscoring the vital role of government programs in people's lives and the looming uncertainty ahead.