Split and simplify the following sentence while retaining its full meaning: A few weeks ago , when he cut $ 1 billion from women's groups , when he cut $ 1 billion in literacy - so for the poorest - did he consult , a- did he convene committees , did he do any studies ?
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A few weeks ago , when the government cut a billion dollars from women's groups , when it cut a billion dollars from literacyfrom those who need it mostdid it consult anyone ? Did it form committees ?