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National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Congress-Mandated Funds

Original: National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress

A New York Times report says the National Science Foundation diverted roughly $1.4 billion in research funds that Congress had mandated for specific scientific purposes. The finding has drawn attention amid ongoing scrutiny of federal science spending and agency compliance with congressional appropriations, prompting debate over oversight and the independence of US research funding.

Why now: A major outlet's report alleging that a key federal science agency bypassed congressional funding directives is fueling political controversy.

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• National Science Foundation Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress · The New York Times

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