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Trump OMB rule change would shift grant control to political appointees

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The Trump administration's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has proposed a new rule that would significantly alter federal financial assistance and grantmaking processes. This rule, titled "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance," would grant political appointees greater control over grant funding decisions, potentially sidelining the peer-review process. It also allows agencies to suspend or terminate grants with minimal justification and introduces more stringent controls over how grant money is spent, requiring pre-approval for activities like conference travel. Scientific organizations and patient advocacy groups have expressed strong opposition, fearing the rule could undermine American science and research. AI

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Trump OMB rule change would shift grant control to political appointees

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor ·

    The New Trump OMB Rule: How People, Organizations Are Pushing Back

    The new White House Office of Management and Budget rule would give Trump and his administration significantly more power to select, award, cut and terminate grants,

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