On the recordMay 24, 2017
As the Chief Operating Officer of the Department, will you protect career civil servants who are doing important scientific research from political interference and politically motivated budget cuts?
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congress.govTammy Duckworth: “As the Chief Operating Officer of the Department, will you protect career civil servants who are doing important…”
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Duckworth questions the nominee on protecting scientists from political interference.
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