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Council questions OMB on potential federal funding cuts

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Council Member Justin Brannan questions OMB Director Jacques Jiha about the potential impact of federal funding cuts proposed by the Trump administration. Jiha explains that OMB has not conducted a specific assessment due to lack of concrete information, but they are monitoring the situation closely.

  • OMB is waiting for specific guidance before making detailed plans
  • The city would work with the state to respond to any major cuts, such as to Medicaid
  • Jiha emphasizes the need for caution in preparing for hypothetical scenarios