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Vermont’s Federal Funding at Risk | Montpelier News
A sweeping new federal proposal threatens to upend research and funding across Vermont, from UVM medical studies to rural hospitals and flood resilience projects. By banning “unlawful DEI practices” and shifting grant decisions from peer-reviewed science to political appointees, the Office of Management and Budget risks politicizing federal funding — potentially slashing state revenue, halting critical projects, and undermining scientific integrity. With October rollout looming and major public backlash, the rule could reshape how science is funded — and who gets to decide what’s worth…
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