0:54
Zoe Lofgren
28:04 - 28:58
"Big new initiatives and promises mean nothing when agencies act capriciously, canceling grants midway, delaying awards for months even after they've been selected through the rigorous merit review process, and blacklisting educational and research institutions. And if anyone has any doubt as to intent, just look at the proposed OMB rule effectively codifying all of these regrettable practices."
“Big new initiatives and promises mean nothing when agencies act capriciously, canceling grants midway, delaying awards for months even after they've been selected through the rigorous merit review process, and blacklisting educational and research institutions. And if anyone has any doubt as to intent, just look at the proposed OMB rule effectively codifying all of these regrettable practices.”
- Speaker
- Zoe Lofgren
- Timestamp
- 28:04 – 28:58
- Community
- Alaska News
- Captured at
- July 22, 2026
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