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Trump's NIH Nominee Faces Scrutiny Over Research Funding Caps
3/7/2025
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Story summary
- Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, nominated by Trump for NIH director, faced scrutiny over a proposed cap on indirect research costs.
- Senators warned that this cap could impede scientific progress and breach existing laws.
- Bhattacharya pledged to provide NIH scientists with essential resources and promote funding transparency.
- The hearing underscored public distrust in health institutions post-pandemic and questioned Elon Musk's influence on NIH policies.
