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Science Policy & Funding

News 1 February 2019

Science Agencies Play Catch-Up After the Shutdown

The National Science Foundation assesses the impact of the shutdown and prepares for another possible lapse in funding.

Science Policy & Funding

President George H. W. Bush in the Everglades

Opinion 1 February 2019

Lessons from President George H. W. Bush for the Present Political Environment

The “White House effect” can compel support for science and protect the environment—or damage both.

Science Policy & Funding

News 29 January 2019

With Shutdown Over for Now, Science Agencies Pick Up the Pieces

Agencies and employees weigh the impact of the shutdown.

Science Policy & Funding

Jane Rigby NASA astrophysicist protests government shutdown

News 24 January 2019

Furloughed Federal Workers Protest Extended Shutdown

Hundreds, including scientists with federal science agencies, demonstrate to pressure for an end to the shutdown.

Science Policy & Funding

Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser signs clean energy bill

News 18 January 2019

Mayor Signs Landmark Clean Energy Law for D.C.

The new law, which gained widespread support, including in the environmental and business communities, requires that all electricity sold in the city come from renewable energy sources by 2032.

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Johnson, the new chair of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

News 17 January 2019

Johnson Plans to Restore Credibility to House Science Committee

Eos interviews the new chairperson about the committee’s plans to address climate change, STEM education and inclusiveness, and maintaining U.S. science leadership.

Ocean Sciences

Senator Whitehouse Ocean Security Project

News 11 January 2019

New Program Connects Ocean Health and National Security

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says the security risk along the U.S.–Mexican border pales compared with the security threat from the decline in ocean health.

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News 11 January 2019

Federal Government Shutdown Stings Scientists and Science

Scientists say the shutdown is a message that the government considers science nonessential.

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Kelvin Droegemeier, science adviser, fields questions from the Senate.

News 3 January 2019

White House Science Adviser Seat Filled After 2 Years

The Senate’s confirmation of Kelvin Droegemeier to head the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy is a win for the science community. But will Trump take his advice?

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