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These are funds that Congress appropriated that the Administration wants to simply take away from states, Tribes, and communities that were awarded funds to provide critical services.

Early childhood advocates should not rest easy. We saw how easily this Administration stopped payments. Congress needs to know how important these funds are to children, families, and communities. Many programs that support families could be impacted.

Last night a judge issued an injunction that stops the funding freeze until early February.

Adding more confusion- last week HHS was told to pause external communication so there was no information flowing from the agency to confused grantees as to why they couldn't access funds.

be able to make payroll and other needed expenditures. After public pressure from Congress and the public, OMB indicated that the EO was not meant to include Head Start and other social service programs. HHS reportedly reopened the payment system.

The Merry Gentlemen: City girl loses job and returns home to save family night club with PG-13 gentlemen's show. Fortunately this small town is brimming with men who have six packs. Children of the 90s will recognize Stephanie Tanner's BFF Gia who wrote and co-stars. 9/10

Hot Frosty: Snowman comes to life and warms the heart and fixes the house of local widow. Becomes human with inexplicable exception of temperature regulation. Wants to be Elf but misses. 3/10

A Holiday Engagement: classic plot - woman hires an actor to play her fiancé after a break up and lay off right before Thanksgiving. 20 mins in I realized I had seen this exact movie and a couple dozen just like it. Shelley Long makes it worthwhile. 6/10