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Chris Wright: “The purpose of Department of Energy funding to colleges and universities is to support scientific research — not foot…”

On the recordApril 14, 2025
The purpose of Department of Energy funding to colleges and universities is to support scientific research — not foot the bill for administrative costs and facility upgrades.
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Chris Wright

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Wright defends the Energy Department's funding cuts as necessary for research support.

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