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Trump administration terminates National Science Board members
The Trump administration has dismissed all members of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation. This action has raised concerns among some in the scientific community. (sources: cbsnews, theguardian, ap, engadget, thehill)
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ModernAction Briefing
The Trump administration has fired all 22 members of the National Science Board. An email from the Presidential Personnel Office notified the board members of their immediate termination.
- The National Science Board is an independent body that oversees the National Science Foundation.
- The terminations were communicated via email from the Presidential Personnel Office.
- Some individuals in the scientific community have expressed concern about the implications of this action.
Why it matters
The dismissal of the board members may impact the governance and direction of scientific funding and research in the United States.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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