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Trump's 55% NSF Cut Risks $10B Economic Benefits

5/22/2025

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Cantwell Warns Funding Cuts

Sen. Maria Cantwell sounded the alarm over President Trump's proposed 55% funding cut to the National Science Foundation, which could jeopardize $10 billion in annual economic benefits. Experts warn that these drastic reductions threaten workforce development and undermine America's edge in vital fields like artificial intelligence and biotechnology, putting the nation's future at risk.

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Students Advocate Funding

Cornell University students have ignited the McClintock Letters campaign, passionately advocating for federal funding for scientific research threatened by budget cuts. This initiative empowers students to share their research's significance through local media, fostering public awareness and enhancing science communication. With backing from over 100 national organizations, this grassroots movement aims to unite communities and influence policymakers.

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Cantwell Warns Funding Cuts

Sen. Maria Cantwell sounded the alarm over President Trump's proposed 55% funding cut to the National Science Foundation, which could jeopardize $10 billion in annual economic benefits. Experts warn that these drastic reductions threaten workforce development and undermine America's edge in vital fields like artificial intelligence and biotechnology, putting the nation's future at risk.

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