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Collins slams Trump plan to ‘politicize’ grants as defying Congress — Russell Vought | ChamberLight
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Sen. Susan Collins warned that President Donald Trump’s proposed changes to NIH grant decisions would defy congressional restrictions and politicize scientific funding. Democratic appropriators also criticized the plan.
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best Outlet credibility · Politico 84/100 HIGH 119 stories · 83–85 · updated Sep 26, 2026
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People in this story 6 + 1 Senator and Senate Appropriations Chair criticizing the proposed politicization of NIH grant decisions
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OMB director reportedly selected for the proposed NIH grantmaking board
Senate Democratic appropriator warning about political interference with medical research
President whose proposed executive order would give political appointees a role in NIH grant decisions
House Appropriations Chair whose position was sought but not provided
House Democratic appropriator criticizing the proposed White House control of federal funding
ALSO MENTIONED Jay Bhattacharya, NIH director reportedly selected for the proposed grantmaking board
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Senate Democratic appropriator warning about political interference with medical research
President whose proposed executive order would give political appointees a role in NIH grant decisions
House Appropriations Chair whose position was sought but not provided
SHOW 1 MORE SHOW FEWER House Democratic appropriator criticizing the proposed White House control of federal funding
ALSO MENTIONED Jay Bhattacharya, NIH director reportedly selected for the proposed grantmaking board
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