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Trump's Funding Cuts Hit North Carolina Home Hard, Leaving Thousands Struggling to Survive
Trump's funding cuts are starting to take a toll in North Carolina as ordinary people struggle to access basic necessities due to reduced assistance programs. An out-of-work federal contractor has applied for food stamps for the first time in her life amid mounting financial difficulties.
A North Carolina woman is among those feeling the effects of reduced federal funding, which has led to a rise in people seeking food stamps and considering drastic measures such as selling their homes. The cuts are impacting ordinary citizens, including out-of-work contractors with multiple degrees, causing significant hardship and uncertainty. As the funding situation continues to deteriorate, many are struggling to make ends meet. The consequences of these funding cuts are being felt deeply by individuals across the state.
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