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Laconia council narrowly approves resolution objecting to federal grant freeze after heated debate
Summary
The city council approved a resolution March 24 that objects to a federal executive action to freeze certain appropriated federal funds; the item prompted an extended debate about budget priorities and passed after roll-call votes.
The Laconia City Council voted March 24 to approve a resolution formally objecting to a reported federal freeze or impoundment of funds that have been appropriated by Congress.
Councilor Hoffman introduced the resolution, saying it was intended to ‘‘state our objection to the blanket freezing of federal funding’’ and to ask New Hampshire’s federal and state officials to protect funds owed to the city. The resolution directs the city to forward copies to the city’s federal and state…
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