Boston nonprofit head reacts to chaos of federal rescission then reinstatement of health grants

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Sarah Porter, president and CEO of Victory Programs, calls the whirlwind 24 hours 'aggravating.' She says she's relieved the funds have been restored, but that she's angry the Trump administration is targeting vulnerable communities.

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