Lofgren criticizes the Trump administration's plan to politicize research funding, expressing concern for scientific integrity.
Quiver AI Summary
Press Release Overview: Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren criticized the Trump Administration's recent proposal which would allow political appointees at federal science agencies to approve scientific research funding. Traditionally, such decisions have been made by expert scientists to ensure merit-based allocations.
Lofgren's Concerns: Lofgren claimed this regulation could undermine American scientific leadership, stating, "With this proposed regulation, American leadership in science is dealt a fatal blow." She expressed concern that it threatens the integrity of the funding process.
Expert Review Undermined: Lofgren argued that placing political appointees in charge of funding decisions endangers merit-based reviews and could diminish support for valuable scientific research, particularly for underrepresented researchers and institutions.
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