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Massachusetts Faces $249M NSF Grant Cuts, Threatening Innovation

5/23/2025

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Massachusetts is reeling from a staggering $249 million reduction in National Science Foundation grants, jeopardizing jobs and vital research. Senators Warren and Markey have condemned these cuts, attributing them to the Trump administration's restructuring. Harvard University bears the brunt, losing $195 million, igniting fears for the future of American scientific innovation and global competitiveness.

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Massachusetts is reeling from a staggering $249 million reduction in National Science Foundation grants, jeopardizing jobs and vital research. Senators Warren and Markey have condemned these cuts, attributing them to the Trump administration's restructuring. Harvard University bears the brunt, losing $195 million, igniting fears for the future of American scientific innovation and global competitiveness.