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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 redirected roughly $1.4 billion in research funding that Congress had specifically mandated for science programs, according to a New York Times report. The finding has drawn scrutiny of how the agency handled appropriated funds, raising questions about compliance with congressional intent and the potential impact on federally supported research projects.
Why now: A major new report alleges a federal science agency misused billions in congressionally directed funding, prompting scrutiny of its leadership and oversight.
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- National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress · The New York Times
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