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A proposal to rename new "Workforce Pell Grants" as "Trump Grants" is facing opposition.

Rhode Island Representatives Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner are leading the pushback against the name change.

The Pell Grant program, named for former U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell, provides need-based federal aid for students.

PROVIDENCE – A move to put President Donald Trump 's name on new workforce provisions in the " Pell Grant " program – named for Rhode Island's longest serving U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell – is facing sharp pushback.

And no surprise, the strongest pushback is coming from U.S. Reps. Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner of Rhode Island.

In a letter to the leaders of the House Appropriations Committee, the two Democrats wrote:

“Preserving Senator Pell’s name on

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