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Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research
The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could jeopardize a tradition of independent decisions about federal science grants. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.
This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include ABC News, NPR.
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Trump administration fires members of National Science Board: Sources
The board oversees the $9 billion National Science Foundation. The Trump administration has fired multiple members of the National Science Board, the self-governing board responsible for overseeing the National Science Foundation, sources confirmed to ABC News Tuesday. On Friday, multiple members of the 24-person NSB.
Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research
Your support helps make our show possible and unlocks access to our sponsor-free feed. The headquarters of the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Va. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption The White House abruptly dismissed the entire board overseeing the National Science Foundation, informing each of its 22 seated.