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Governor Josh Shapiro shows a lot of courage in standing up for Pennsylvania by taking the Trump administration to court for illegally blocking more than $2 billion in federal funding that has already been legally obligated to our state.
This is real money for real projects that Pennsylvanians depend on. Congress, with bipartisan support, approved this funding to protect public health, lower energy costs, and create jobs in rural communities. These funds are tied to legally binding contracts between Pennsylvania and the federal government. No president - Democrat or Republican - has the power to simply tear those agreements to shreds.
As our former Attorney General, Shapiro knows the law. He understands that according to the U.S. Constitution, Congress holds the "power of the purse," not the President. The President's role is to carry out the law, not ignore it. He doesn't have the legal right to wipe out entire federal initiatives with the single stroke of a Sharpie. Nor can he legally send an unelected billionaire like Elon Musk to do the work on his behalf.
Senator Dave McCormick and most Pennsylvania members of Congress have kept silent while our state is under attack. Fortunately, Governor Josh Shapiro has the courage to stand up for us.
LINDA S. GODFREY
Winfield
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