Posted on Jan 23, 2025
National Institutes of Health cancels scientific meetings after Trump directives
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Scientific researchers around the country are concerned after the National Institutes of Health canceled meetings this week with very little explanation. The move comes after federal health officials were told to halt public communications until they could be reviewed by a Trump appointee.
The NIH is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world — it invests more than $40 billion in research every year.
The NIH is the largest public funder of biomedical research in the world — it invests more than $40 billion in research every year.
National Institutes of Health cancels scientific meetings after Trump directives
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The various departments and the POTUS cabinet have been selected for specific roles in the government with an eye toward excellence. However, Democrats are slow-walking approvals for Trump's 2025 cabinet nominees. This is causing significant delays in the confirmation process compared to previous administrations.
Democrats are using various tactics to obstruct and delay the process, including:
Boycotting committee meetings
Refusing to let panels meet in the afternoon
Dragging out votes as long as possible
Using procedural maneuvers to slow down the process
Source: Various publications including NY Times & PBR.
LTC Tom Jones
Democrats are using various tactics to obstruct and delay the process, including:
Boycotting committee meetings
Refusing to let panels meet in the afternoon
Dragging out votes as long as possible
Using procedural maneuvers to slow down the process
Source: Various publications including NY Times & PBR.
LTC Tom Jones
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