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Home » Press Releases » Opportunity Wisconsin: Rep. Van Orden defends cuts to federal grants and loans while admitting “real people” and “real programs” in his district are hurting
MADISON, Wis. – In a new interview with Newsmax, Congressman Derrick Van Orden today defended President Trump’s decision to immediately cut federal grants and loans, even as he admits the plan is affecting programs and families in the Third Congressional District. In the interview, Van Orden admits that his constituents are being hurt as a result of these funding cuts, saying “I personally have pe...