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US OMB rule change threatens scientific research funding

A proposed rule change by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the United States could significantly disrupt scientific research funding. The 412-page proposal, issued on May 29th, is seen by some as a potential end to "woke" science and could have widespread negative impacts on research grants and scientific endeavors across the nation. AI

RANK_REASON Significant regulatory action by a US government body impacting a major industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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US OMB rule change threatens scientific research funding

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The war against ‘woke’ could end US science as we know it A sneaky rule change has the potential to blow up scientific research in the United States. But there'

    The war against ‘woke’ could end US science as we know it A sneaky rule change has the potential to blow up scientific research in the United States. But there's still time to fight it. On May 29th, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a 412-page proposal to revise… h…

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 The war against &#8216;woke&#8217; could end US science as we know it A sneaky rule change has the potential to blow up scientific research in the United Stat

    📰 The war against &#8216;woke&#8217; could end US science as we know it A sneaky rule change has the potential to blow up scientific research in the United States. But there's still time to fight it. On May 29th, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a 412-p... 📰 Sourc…