🏥Trump proposes 37% NIH cut threatening billions in university research
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Trump's proposed 37% cut to NIH funding threatens to eliminate billions in research grants to colleges and universities, affecting scientific innovation and student training programs.
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Why This Matters
🔬 Scientific Innovation:
Shows how federal funding cuts can impact America's global leadership in medical research and technological advancement
🎓 Higher Education Finance:
Demonstrates universities' dependence on federal research funding for operations, faculty, and student programs
⚖️ Executive Budget Authority:
Highlights presidential power to propose spending cuts that must be approved by Congress
🏥 Public Health Infrastructure:
Reveals how budget decisions affect disease research, drug development, and medical training
💰 Economic Impact:
Shows research funding's role in job creation, innovation, and regional economic development
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What percentage cut to NIH funding did Trump propose in his 2026 budget?
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How many UC and Cal State campuses lost science research training grants that provided student stipends?
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Which country has been most active in recruiting American researchers affected by the NIH cuts?
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How did Johns Hopkins University respond to federal funding terminations?
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