Paz-Cedillos: America is at a breaking point - San Jose Spotlight
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The recent executive orders issued by the new presidential administration have led to significant turmoil, with immediate repercussions for communities reliant on federal funding. Prominent officials, including Congressmembers Lofgren, Khanna, and Liccardo, highlighted the negative impacts, particularly for Santa Clara County, which depends on $3.7 billion in federal funds. Essential services are at risk, including public health systems, food assistance programs, and emergency services. The administration's measures not only harm families but also jeopardize public safety by threatening law enforcement resources, stirring widespread concern about the future of local support frameworks.
Fifteen days - that's how long it took for the new presidential administration to unleash chaos upon the nation.
Without federal dollars, those lifesaving services could crumble.
Programs like CalFresh and CalWorks - critical lifelines for low-income families - face potential cuts.
The administration isn't just harming working families - it's undermining law enforcement itself.
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