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EPA's New Rule Threatens Funding for Essential Programs

3/8/2025

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The EPA has mandated that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) must greenlight any spending over $50,000, sparking fears of environmental neglect. Critics, like Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, warn this could stall essential programs and undermine congressional power. Additionally, the EPA has scrapped over $287 million in grants, echoing Trump's focus on budget cuts.

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Story summary

The EPA has mandated that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) must greenlight any spending over $50,000, sparking fears of environmental neglect. Critics, like Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, warn this could stall essential programs and undermine congressional power. Additionally, the EPA has scrapped over $287 million in grants, echoing Trump's focus on budget cuts.