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Senate Hearing Sparks Outrage Over $1B Mental Health Cuts

6/5/2025

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Democrats expressed outrage at a Senate hearing over the $1 billion cut in mental health grants for schools, with Senator Chris Murphy highlighting the potential harm to students. In response, McMahon defended the funding freeze, raising concerns about DEI ideology and pushing for state control through block grants to streamline federal programs.

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Democrats expressed outrage at a Senate hearing over the $1 billion cut in mental health grants for schools, with Senator Chris Murphy highlighting the potential harm to students. In response, McMahon defended the funding freeze, raising concerns about DEI ideology and pushing for state control through block grants to streamline federal programs.