Federal funding freeze confusion another wrench in already challenged housing market

Abilene Housing Authority relieved after funding freeze rescinded, but uncertainty remains

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - On Monday, January 30, when President Donald Trump signed an executive order to freeze federal funding, government entities across the country raised concerns, including the Abilene Housing Authority. Trump’s spending freeze roils Capitol Hill The organization, which runs two main programs—public housing and rental assistance—was just one week away from a payment due date when the news broke. CEO Gene Reed said…

Confusion over federal grant funding freeze leaves New Orleans residents without help

In New Orleans, confusion over the Trump administration's federal grant funding freeze leaves many in need without help.

NC agencies scramble after confusion over federal funding freeze

NCDHHS said it's been "an all-hands-on-deck situation" working to understand how vital programs could affect people, children and families.

The Freeze of Federal Assistance Is Rescinded

According to CBS News, on Wednesday, the White House Office of Management and Budget walked back a memo that ordered a freezing of federal grants. They said the directive led to chaos around the country regarding what programs would be impacted. The latest two-line memo from acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget Matthew […] The post The Freeze of Federal Assistance Is Rescinded appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

White House budget office rescinds federal funds freeze that sparked confusion, legal challenges

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s budget office on Wednesday rescinded an order freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Monday evening order from the White House Office of Management and Budget sparked uncertainty over a crucial financial lifeline for states, schools and organizations that …

Federal funding freeze confusion another wrench in already challenged housing market

Among the agencies that were trying to sort out the impact of the move by the Trump administration, which has since been recalled, were housing groups that administer funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.