Collins warns OMB about unspent global health funding
Summary
Senator Susan Collins, who leads the Senate Appropriations Committee, warned the Trump administration to use over $1 billion in global health funds before they expire on Wednesday. She sent a letter to key officials urging them to spend the money that Congress has already approved.Key Facts
- Senator Susan Collins represents Maine and chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- More than $1 billion in global health funding is currently unused.
- This funding was approved by Congress previously.
- The funds will expire on Wednesday if not spent.
- Collins sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others in the Office of Management and Budget.
- She asked the administration to ensure the funds are used in time.
- The letter was addressed to top officials involved in budget decisions.
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