New York leaders vow to protect CHIPS Act investments amid Trump’s call for funding cuts
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — There are questions about the future of jobs in New York created by the CHIPS and Science Act.Tuesday night in his address to Congress President Trump asked for the money to go elsewhere.The funding has become a multi-billion dollar investment in New York.“Your CHIPS act is a horrible, horrible thing; you should get rid of the CHIPS Act, and whatever is left over, Mr. Speaker, you should use it to reduce debt,” said President Trump.Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers from New York disagree.“That's a major issue for...