Topic: budget uncertainty
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Budget Cuts Threaten Future Drug Development, Study Finds
Proposed federal budget cuts of 40% to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) would eliminate research grants historically responsible for nearly half of all new medicines, undermining future drug development. A retrospective analysis found that approximately half of newly approved drugs relied ...
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NASA Averts Shutdown, Secures House Funding for Science
The U.S. government faces challenges finalizing the fiscal year 2026 budget, with NASA's funding uncertain and no agreement reached as the new fiscal year approaches. Political disagreements over a stopgap funding measure risk a government shutdown, threatening NASA's operational stability and pr...
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Congress, Trump Near Deal to Cut SLS Rocket Costs by Scrapping Upper Stage
NASA's budget is uncertain, with negotiations focusing on reducing the high costs of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The Trump administration proposes transitioning to cheaper commercial alternatives after Artemis III, while Congress opposes to protect jobs and U.S. leadership. The outcome ...
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