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Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Autism Research and Support

4/24/2025

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Trump Administration Cuts

Funding for autism research is plummeting as federal budget cuts loom, putting crucial programs for autistic students at risk. With rising autism diagnoses, researchers are alarmed by the potential fallout from these reductions. The Trump Administration's emphasis on budget alignment could leave families with autistic children without essential support, deepening their struggles.

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Republicans Push Tax Cuts

Republicans in Congress are pushing to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts by slashing $1.5 trillion from federal spending, with Medicaid and SNAP as primary targets. Michigan Democrats, spearheaded by Gov. Whitmer, raise alarms over the potential loss of healthcare access for the most vulnerable. Additionally, cuts to ACA caseworkers are complicating coverage for those in need, intensifying the crisis.

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Trump Administration Cuts

Funding for autism research is plummeting as federal budget cuts loom, putting crucial programs for autistic students at risk. With rising autism diagnoses, researchers are alarmed by the potential fallout from these reductions. The Trump Administration's emphasis on budget alignment could leave families with autistic children without essential support, deepening their struggles.

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