President Trump’s budget chief, Russell Vought, is capitalizing on the government shutdown to implement funding cuts he has long advocated for. Vought targeted Democratic priorities and projects after posting that $18 billion in federal funds for New York City infrastructure work had been put on hold due to a review of contracting policies and diversity requirements. The Transportation Department blames the shutdown, citing an inability to conduct the review without a budget.
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