Topic: federal funding
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US Slashes Funding for Key Cybersecurity Program
CISA has terminated its cooperative agreement with CIS, ending federal funding for the MS-ISAC and jeopardizing this central cybersecurity resource for state, local, and tribal governments. The MS-ISAC provided over 18,000 public sector members with critical cybersecurity tools, including threat ...
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The Download: Calculating R&D ROI and AI's Creative Power
Government investment in R&D delivers substantial long-term value, positioning it among the most effective uses of public funds, with returns including economic growth, job creation, and global competitiveness. Despite skepticism over speculative or long-term projects, evidence shows that R&D spe...
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U.S. Solar System Leadership at a Critical Turning Point
Federal funding for 19 active NASA missions is at risk due to impending budget cuts, threatening studies of Earth's climate, solar system exploration, and cosmic research. The White House has proposed a 25% cut to NASA's overall budget, with nearly 50% reductions to the Science Mission Directorat...
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