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Collins urges White House to drop bid to give Vought a veto over health research grants — Russell Vought | ChamberLight
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SOURCE CHECK TAP FOR WHY Outlet credibility · Politico 85/100 HIGH 99 stories · 84–85 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Sen. Susan Collins urged White House officials not to pursue an executive order that could give a new board, including Russ Vought, control over NIH grant decisions. She argues the plan risks politicizing research funding and undermining peer review.
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best Outlet credibility · Politico 85/100 HIGH 99 stories · 84–85 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This article 1 analysis · Sep 23, 2026
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White House budget director who was directed to draft the proposed executive order
Senator who criticized the White House proposal
President who reportedly directed Vought to draft the proposed order
Representative who criticized the White House proposal
ALSO MENTIONED Jay Bhattacharya, NIH director who would have a seat on the proposed board
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Senator who criticized the White House proposal
President who reportedly directed Vought to draft the proposed order
Representative who criticized the White House proposal
ALSO MENTIONED Jay Bhattacharya, NIH director who would have a seat on the proposed board
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