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50,000 Scientists Urge Congress to Protect Research from Trump
Two open letters from scientists and science advocacy groups reflect a growing anxiety about the future of federal science under President-elect Trump
The document points to concerns that President-elect Donald Trump may eliminate or reorganize federal science agencies, reduce staff, and attack regulations aimed at protecting public health and the environment. “The decisions you make about nominees will determine whether agencies use the substantial scientific expertise of government employees and advisors to safeguard public health and economic stability, or whether bias and misinformation block effective responses,” the letter said. The document calls for dramatic reorganizations of some federal science agencies, like NOAA and EPA, and says that “the "Biden Administration’s climate fanaticism will need a whole-of-government unwinding.” Some nominations have raised concerns that the policy plan may influence Trump’s priorities after taking office.
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