An article in the Washington Post outlines all the attempts at repeal and defunding.

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Some Republicans advocate "defunding" -- refusing to appropriate the money necessary to get reform operating.

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The defunding of the program would result in the loss of 83, 000 part-time jobs to seniors.

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That poses an immense challenge at a time when rather than investing even more in our workforce we are generally defunding education.

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In the last six months investors, businesses and consumers have watched the U.S. come within minutes of defunding itself and shutting down.

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"If the university does not act, I will seek to add a provision to the state budget defunding Mr. Rice's salary, " Gusciora said.

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But the delay for special education defunding buys only a few months of time because school districts must finalize their budgeting and hiring for the upcoming year this spring.

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But their control over the House of Representatives will enable them to shape public perceptions of international affairs and mitigate some administration pressure on Israel by opening up new outlets for discourse and defunding administration initiatives.

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