ICYMI FROM JAN 14, 2025: Spokane Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center Tech Hub Launches With $48 Million Federal Grant – MORE HERE
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration effectively rescinding a $48 million grant from the Tech Hubs Program for the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) in Spokane.
“Let’s be clear: Donald Trump and his know-nothing Commerce Secretary are wrongfully ripping away federal dollars owed to Spokane—what is happening is unprecedented and nothing short of an outrage. This would have never happened under nearly any other administration—yet now we are all faced with a pointless and costly setback for Spokane’s economy and future.
“Our constituents are losing $48 million for no other reason than Donald Trump’s absurd political games. Every single one of us should speak out—and the Trump administration should immediately reverse course. As Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will certainly do everything within my power to fight for Spokane and I do not plan to give this administration any cover for this outrageous decision.”
Senator Murray helped secure the funding for the Tech Hubs grant and celebrated the award at the start of this year.
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