USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor

[The Grand Illuminist]

Source: The Hill

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday it is temporarily pausing funding to the University of Maine System, a move that comes after President Trump and the state’s governor got into a spat over transgender rights, with the president threatening to block federal funds to the state.

The University of Maine said Tuesday it received a forwarded email chain in which the USDA’s chief financial officer ordered “awarding agencies and staff offices to temporarily no longer issue any payments or authorize any other releases of funding to Columbia University or the University of Maine System.”

“This pause is temporary in nature while USDA evaluates if it should take any follow-on actions related to prospective Title VI or Title IX violations. Please take any necessary actions to effectuate this direction from leadership. This pause will remain in effect until further notice,” the email continued.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5189042-usda-university-of-maine-trump-mills-columbia-transgender-athletes-antisemitism/

[Lovie777]

1. 1960s...............

[underpants]

2. Vet Schools are basically one per state. Article doesn't mention it but I'd think this would effect that

Veterinarians are sort due to the few students and few schools. For instance there’s not one in WV so there are reserved spots at Ohio State and Virginia Tech. Something like 3-4 between the two schools for applicants from WV per year.

AI Overview for Maine Vet school USDA

In relation to Maine and veterinary education, the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) offers programs like the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP), and the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) provides loan forgiveness for Maine students who practice in underserved areas.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
USDA NIFA and the VMLRP:
The USDA's NIFA funds the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP), which can help pay down eligible educational loans for veterinarians who agree to serve in areas with a shortage of veterinarians, potentially including Maine.
Loan Forgiveness in Maine:
The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) offers loan forgiveness to 1-2 Maine veterinary students per year who focus on food animal practice and intend to return and practice in underserved areas of Maine.

[MadameButterfly]

5. My brother who was practically a snake charmer

and devoted his formative years to raising a menagerie of animals didn't have the grade or test scores to get into vet school.
So he went to microbiology grad school and created a whole branch of international cancer research with his discoveries.
I'm not saying this wasn't a good result for humans, but really, not smart enough to be a veterinarian? There is something wrong here.

[underpants]

7. Yeah I know it's very selective rigorous

I have a cousin who’s a Vet. She didn’t start in that direction but ended up there.

Good for your brother! and us

[Bernardo de La Paz]

3. This is the essence of divisiveness: tRump is playing states against the other states. . . . . nt

[Norrrm]

4. How is an email chain an official gov't document/instruction?

[Easterncedar]

8. Maine public schools are already falling in line with fed directives, in defiance of state laws

School board meetings are being taken over by non-local national reich-wing organizations. Scary.