defending
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It will run on recovered fuel from the Experimental Breeder Reactor-II, which was shut down in 1994 following a policy pivot and subsequent congressional defunding.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Its chancellor, Julio Frenk, has said that defunding medical research “does nothing” to address discrimination allegations.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025
“If we start cutting Medicaid … and defunding all these programs, that is a recipe for disaster when it comes to disabled people being able to access this sort of basic health care.”
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2025
The DfE said it had taken “immediate action” to pause the proposed defunding before the start of August - and the continuing review would “bring certainty to the sector”.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 2024
“What can indeed happen is a gradual or abrupt defunding of these state-owned enterprises, creating a scenario where their operations would be heavily constrained,” Arballo said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023
