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House GOP Budget Plan Risks Aid for 4.5M Students

5/13/2025

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Republicans Reshape Education

House Republicans have unveiled a budget plan that threatens to reshape federal financial aid for low-income college students. By restricting Pell Grants to full-time students, an estimated 4.5 million students could face increased debt and diminished access to education, raising alarms among critics about the potential fallout for vulnerable communities.

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Republicans Propose Budget Cuts

House Republicans have introduced a bold $900 billion budget plan that seeks to slash spending over the next ten years. The proposal includes controversial work requirements for Medicaid, the elimination of climate initiatives, and cuts to federal reimbursements. Critics fear these drastic changes could strip health insurance from millions, while some Republicans worry about the political consequences.

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Republicans Reshape Education

House Republicans have unveiled a budget plan that threatens to reshape federal financial aid for low-income college students. By restricting Pell Grants to full-time students, an estimated 4.5 million students could face increased debt and diminished access to education, raising alarms among critics about the potential fallout for vulnerable communities.

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