Two of Illinois' top Democrats are blasting the Trump administration for taking back money earmarked for programs like Head Start.
Two of Illinois' top Democrats are blasting the Trump administration for taking back money earmarked for programs like Head Start. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Sen. Tammy Duckworth visited the Two Rivers Head Start program in Elgin on Saturday, saying it is one of hundreds of early learning centers across Illinois losing federal funding.Head Start programs across the state are facing financial uncertainty due to the funding freeze imposed by the Trump administration.
Donald Trump’s agenda is out of touch, and I’ll continue to work with Governor Pritzker to hold him accountable, repair the damage already done to Illinois families and support Head Start programs throughout our state.""The day-to-day uncertainty not only impacts our agency but also the families we serve," said Executive Director of Two Rivers Head Start Agency Kelly Neidel.
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