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The Boston Globe
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Science Funding Becomes Partisan
The article details the Trump administration’s near-attempt to introduce a political oversight commission that would have veto power over NIH research grants, prompting concerns about increased politicization of scientific funding. Although the proposal was reportedly shelved after opposition from lawmakers, it highlighted ongoing tensions over federal control of research, especially in Massachusetts, a major recipient of NIH funding. Despite repeated efforts by the administration to limit or redirect research funding, legal and congressional opposition has prevented major cuts, but the impact of these efforts has already reduced the number of funded grants and influenced research priorities.
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