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Recent Examples of state aid
There might be a pension for paralytics, and state aid for those who suffered in person or estate from tempest or wild beasts.
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Jay Feinman, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
Cities and towns that rely on state aid are also left in limbo while Democrats work toward a final deal.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 29 June 2024
Virginia’s governor, the pro-Trump Glenn Youngkin, has threatened to cut state aid to cities that refuse to cooperate with ICE.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
Maxey did not respond to messages seeking further comment on his talks with county officials or the county's chances of gaining additional state aid.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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Jay Feinman, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
Cities and towns that rely on state aid are also left in limbo while Democrats work toward a final deal.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 29 June 2024
Virginia’s governor, the pro-Trump Glenn Youngkin, has threatened to cut state aid to cities that refuse to cooperate with ICE.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
Maxey did not respond to messages seeking further comment on his talks with county officials or the county's chances of gaining additional state aid.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for state aid
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Doctors and healthcare professionals funded by foreign aid money, including USAID, set up diagnostic clinics and have been distributing free medicines.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Marocco’s turbulent tenure during the last Trump administration sheds light on his current efforts to destroy the American foreign aid system from the inside out.—
Brett Murphy,
ProPublica,
16 Feb. 2025
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The deal could mark the first major foreign policy win of the new administration—addressing Republican concerns about the costs of aiding Ukraine, while also providing a repayment mechanism that alleviates some of the political obstacles for future assistance.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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For example, our franchisee culture is one of mutual help and assistance.—
Doug Flaig,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The same order also directed the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on how states can use block grant funds for children and families on educational alternatives, including private and faith-based options.—
Naomi Lim,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Feb. 2025
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The ranges depended on factors like the discretionary block grant and funding for transitional kindergarten.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Greenberg expressed relief amid his own disappointment.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The program, which went into effect on January 5, created a $9 toll for drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak traffic hours and $2.25 overnight to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, known as the congestion relief zone.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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“State aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/state%20aid. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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