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NSF Diverted $1.4 Billion in Congress-Mandated Science Funds
Original: NSF Diverted $1.4B in Science Funds Mandated by Congress
The National Science Foundation diverted roughly $1.4 billion in research funds that Congress had specifically mandated for science programs, according to a New York Times report. The disclosure is raising questions about how the agency handled appropriations and whether it defied legislative intent in allocating federally approved research money.
Why now: A new report alleging a major federal science agency misused congressionally mandated funds is sparking debate over accountability and research funding.
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