Coons and Hickenlooper — Federal science and grant rule letter — Christopher A. Coons
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Official Senate release opposes a proposed grant-administration rule that the senators argue would politicize scientific funding and weaken U.S. research competitiveness.
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Official Senate release opposes a proposed grant-administration rule that the senators argue would politicize scientific funding and weaken U.S. research competitiveness.
Primary source: Coons and Hickenlooper — Federal science and grant rule letter
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