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Governor Healey Warns Trump's Attacks Endanger American Innovation

4/21/2025

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Healey Condemns Trump

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey condemned Donald Trump's attacks on Harvard and other universities, warning they jeopardize American competitiveness and threaten vital research and healthcare. She highlighted the devastating consequences, including layoffs and suspended clinical trials. Former Columbia University president Lee Bollinger echoed her concerns, labeling the administration's tactics as a grave threat to First Amendment rights.

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Healey Warns Layoffs

UMass Chan Medical School has made the difficult decision to lay off 200 employees, grappling with a staggering $30 million funding shortfall from the NIH. Governor Maura Healey warns that these cuts jeopardize vital research in gene therapy and neuroscience, casting a shadow over patient hope and the region's economic future.

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Healey Condemns Trump

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey condemned Donald Trump's attacks on Harvard and other universities, warning they jeopardize American competitiveness and threaten vital research and healthcare. She highlighted the devastating consequences, including layoffs and suspended clinical trials. Former Columbia University president Lee Bollinger echoed her concerns, labeling the administration's tactics as a grave threat to First Amendment rights.

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