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funding - v. provided money for programs
counter - v. to do something in defense or in response to something
down payment - n. initial funding on a large project or program
shutdown - n. the act of stopping the operation or activity of a government or business
off the table - phrase meaning that a proposal or project is no longer being considered
commitment - n. a promise to do or give something
bolster - v. to increase
poultry - n. birds such as chickens and ducks that are raised on farms for their eggs or meat
