In their continued assault against the environment and efforts to combat climate change, the Scott Pruitt and the Environment Protection Agency removed 5 scientists from the Board of Science Counselors, which monitors and directs research conducted by EPA scientists. The move is a clear signal that the EPA aims to consider business interests over scientific data.
In this continuing series, we are examining the White House proposed budget cuts to learn what's hidden beneath the surface and later update based on Congressional budget proposals and actions.
The National Institutes of Health funds thousands of researchers working on cancer and other diseases. It has always received bi-partisan support and yet this White House proposed an 18% cut totaling $5.8 billion.
After passage of HR 3293 the Republican Congress has moved one step closer to requiring all grants awarded by the National Science Foundation to meet the vague criteria of "promoting the progress of science in the United States."