Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle questioned the administration's proposed cuts and whether support for future missions would be adequate.
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White House Focuses on Drought and Wildfire Threats
Funding for water and land management, crop insurance relief, and jobs aims to lessen drought impacts and improve protection from wildfires.
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The founder of AGU's Student Travel Grant program challenges AGU donors to make a record-breaking impact in 2015. Learn how you can help.
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Bill that Limits Earth Science Funding Wins OK in House
The controversial America COMPETES legislation would restrict Earth science funding at several U.S. federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation.
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Geoscience Community Reacts to Vote on America COMPETES Bill
Legislation that would restrict funding for geoscience at federal agencies raises concerns about the research program budgets.
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National Science Foundation to Rebalance Ocean Science Funding
In its response to a National Research Council survey on ocean sciences, the National Science Foundation has endorsed recommendations calling for a budgetary course correction.
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House Committee Approves Bills That Limit Earth Science Funding
The U.S. House of Representatives could vote later this month on legislation, approved by the science committee, to limit Earth science funding at several federal agencies.
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What Will Become of Sweet Briar’s Atmospheric Research Station?
In the middle of the college's financial fight stands an atmospheric research tower with an uncertain future.
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White House Budget Request Calls for 2.9% Increase for NASA
NASA's proposed budget would provide a small increase overall as well as for the agency's Science Mission Directorate.
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Request Would Boost U.S. Geological Survey Budget by 14.3%
The White House's proposed budget for the U.S. Geological Survey calls for robust funding in many key areas.