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National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Congress-Mandated Science Funds
Original: National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress
The National Science Foundation diverted $1.4 billion in research funding that Congress had specifically mandated, according to a New York Times report. The finding has drawn attention because Congress earmarked those funds for specific science programs, raising questions about how the agency managed appropriations and whether it exceeded its authority in reallocating money to other purposes.
Why now: A major news report alleges a federal science agency redirected billions in congressionally mandated funds, sparking debate over agency oversight and congressional authority.
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