Top Science Democrat probes cuts to research spending at National Science Foundation

Rachel Frazin·The Hill·October 30, 2026

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A key Democrat is looking into a massive amount of money that was appropriated to the National Science Foundation (NSF) but reportedly not spent. In a letter first shared with The Hill, House Committee on Science, Space and Technology ranking member Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) accused the foundation of violating “Congress’ power of the purse and…

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