As I look at the DNI or, indeed, any position in Washington, there are really three levels of power: First is access to the President; second is authority over personnel; and third is control over the budget.
Collins outlines the key power dynamics in Washington positions.
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They don’t have them yet. The orders were placed, but they couldn’t [process] the orders when the government was shut down.
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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