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Vacancies in top health and science jobs may threaten Biden's agenda

Vacancies in top health and science jobs may threaten Biden's agenda

President Biden came into office vowing to respect science, but openings in crucial jobs could hamper progress on medical and technological research.
We’re all casualties of Trump's war on coronavirus science
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We’re all casualties of Trump's war on coronavirus science

The administration kneecaps experts as the coronavirus rages.
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Trump’s response to virus reflects a long disregard for science

The president’s Covid-19 response has extended the administration’s longstanding practice of undermining scientific expertise for political purposes.
In coronavirus, industry sees chance to undo plastic bag bans
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In coronavirus, industry sees chance to undo plastic bag bans

Backers of single-use plastic bags, battered by a series of bans nationwide, are using the health scare to argue their bags are cleaner and safer.
Scientists leave federal jobs under President Trump
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Scientists leave federal jobs under President Trump

There’s been an exodus of federal scientists across government agencies since 2016.
Science under attack: How Trump is sidelining researchers and their Work
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Science under attack: How Trump is sidelining researchers and their Work

In three years, the administration has diminished the role of science in policymaking while disrupting research projects nationwide. Experts say the effects could be felt for years.
Gina McCarthy, Janet G. McCabe: Scott Pruitt’s attack on science would paralyze the E.P.A.
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Gina McCarthy, Janet G. McCabe: Scott Pruitt’s attack on science would paralyze the E.P.A.

He wants to prohibit his agency from using certain peer-reviewed scientific studies in order to thwart regulation.
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