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Shortly after, he announced $1.7 billion in additional funding would go toward roads and bridges, though it is unclear how much of that came from grants he had already canceled for bike infrastructure.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2026

State officials say agencies have committed $2.9 billion under the program, much of which will go toward restoring aquatic habitat for fish in the Delta.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Of the total raised, 10% would go toward food assistance and public education.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

The proceeds of that raise would go toward a $20 billion bridge loan, which SpaceX originally took out to pay off debt accrued by CEO Elon Musk’s xAI.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

“What if,” I said, “instead of my birthday and Christmas presents, the money could go toward Fig’s treatment? Even the money from Gran. For the next three years.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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