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Martin Heinrich: “When you came before this Committee almost a year ago, I asked you if it was the case that political appointees were on…”

On the recordJuly 31, 2026
When you came before this Committee almost a year ago, I asked you if it was the case that political appointees were on review boards for the cancellation of $3.7 billion in awards. You responded, ‘Well, it's absolutely the case.’ Those are your words.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Questioning Secretary Wright about political influence on funding cancellations.

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