Bonamici, Dexter speak following Trump administration's efforts to freeze federal funding
Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici and Maxine Dexter were at the non-profit Outside In today speaking to community members about the potential impact.
Outside In has been serving health and social services for marginalized and young individuals experiencing homelessness in Downtown Portland.
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'Outside In has only 52 days of reserves and if that Medicaid portal didn't open up they'd have to start using those reserves,' said Bonamici. 'That means care for your community is threatened.'
The Trump Administration rescinded the memo that sparked the confusion over federal funding, but white house press secretary Karoline Leavitt says it is not over, saying in part the president's order on federal funding will be rigorously implemented.
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