NIH tried to cap indirect research costs at 15%, slashing university lab funding by two-thirds
A court permanently blocked it — but the administration is still fighting to gut research infrastructure
A court permanently blocked it — but the administration is still fighting to gut research infrastructure
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Jurisdictional limits on federal courts based on state sovereign immunity.
Authority of federal agencies to create legally binding rules through notice-and-comment procedures.
1870 law prohibiting federal agencies from spending money they haven't been appropriated by Congress, enforced through government shutdowns.
1946 law governing how federal agencies develop regulations and make decisions through rulemaking and adjudication.
Federal agencies with legal protections from presidential control to ensure impartial decision-making.
Supreme Court case establishing EPA must regulate greenhouse gases if they endanger health
Temporary closure of federal agencies due to budget impasses.
APA process requiring agencies to publish proposed rules and accept public comments before finalizing.
1974 law prohibiting the president from refusing to spend appropriated funds without formal rescission approved by Congress.