Federal judge stops Trump administration from reducing COVID-19 money.


Federal judge stops Trump administration from reducing COVID-19 money.

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Federal judge stops Trump administration from reducing COVID-19 money.

A judge has stopped the government from cutting health money. This money helps with COVID-19 and other health projects. The judge thinks the states have a good chance to win the case.

The states sued to stop the government from cutting $11 billion. This money was used for COVID-19 and mental health. The states said that losing the money would hurt public health.

The government said the money was wasted because the pandemic is over. They believe it is not needed anymore. But the states say they need the money to keep people healthy.

Some states have already lost health workers because of the cuts. They are struggling to provide care. Some states could lose a lot of money, hurting their health programs.

The judge's decision is a setback for the government. They are facing many lawsuits. Other judges have also stopped the government from doing some things.


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What did the judge stop the government from doing?

The judge stopped the government from cutting health money.

Why did the states sue the government?

The states sued to stop the government from cutting $11 billion for COVID-19 and mental health.

What do the states say about the need for the money?

The states say they need the money to keep people healthy.


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