Trump’s budget request for 2020 census raises alarms
With 1 year to go, Census Bureau says it’s on track despite political and technical challenges
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Trump once again requests deep cuts in U.S. science spending
But 2020 budget request likely to meet strong opposition in Congress -
Data sharing will be a major thrust of Trump’s $500 million childhood cancer plan
Plan draws mixed response from cancer research community, who also worry about impact on the National Cancer Institute budget -
How HIV/AIDS ended up in Trump’s State of the Union speech
Top public health officials didn’t expect idea to get high-profile endorsement -
Applause, with some raised eyebrows, for Trump’s pledge to end AIDS in the United States by 2030
President’s proposal aligns with policies pursued by Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama -
U.S. Senate confirms Kelvin Droegemeier to lead White House science office
Oklahoma meteorologist to fill post vacant since the start of Donald Trump’s administration -
Trump administration to review human fetal tissue research
Food and Drug Administration contract canceled after pressure from antiabortion groups and lawmakers -
Congress sends Trump energy spending bill that includes healthy boost for science
Lawmakers resoundingly reject proposed cuts to basic and applied science programs -
Here are 10 topics senators could ask Trump’s science adviser nominee to address
Meteorology professor Kelvin Droegemeier faces Senate panel on Thursday -
Trump releases plan to roll back Obama administration climate rules aimed at power plants
New proposal would dramatically reduce emissions cuts -
Survey of U.S. government scientists finds range of attitudes toward Trump policies
Union of Concerned Scientists faced major challenges in polling 16 agencies -
To kill climate rule, Trump’s EPA wants to redefine danger of soot
Agency aims to set “safe” threshold for fine particles -
Researchers not thrilled to see their work cited by Trump car mileage proposal
Some results would be barred by administration’s “secret science” proposal -
Trump’s effort to roll back auto efficiency rules could hinge on debate over safety
Administration claims move to less efficient cars will prevent 1000 deaths annually -
This Trump administration whistleblower has some advice for young scientists
Joel Clement reflects on his battle with Department of the Interior leadership -
Trump’s plan to reshuffle government strikes familiar notes
Many of the president’s proposals have been rejected previously, whereas others are surprisingly timid
