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Susan Collins: “I took particular issue with the provision that would allow political appointees to review grant proposals, noting that…”

On the recordJuly 27, 2026
I took particular issue with the provision that would allow political appointees to review grant proposals, noting that it would undermine the goal of awarding funds 'based on scientific merit and value, rather than political ideology.'
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Expressing concerns about the proposed funding rule.

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