Republicans allege Truman Scholarship favors liberals

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Republicans allege Truman Scholarship favors liberals

Republicans from the House Committee on Education and the Workforce have threatened to pull taxpayer funding from the prestigious Truman Scholarship, arguing that the merit award program for “persons who demonstrate outstanding potential for a career in public service” has disproportionately favored liberal candidates.