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Editorial Snapshot: US scientists brace for possible budget cuts

– G.A., Senior Editor

While the transition of power in Washington, D.C., has sparked controversy and public protests, concerns are now being raised by academics and researchers that the upcoming 2018 United States Federal Budget will significantly cut government support for science research.

The blueprint for the upcoming budget, published in March 2017, outlines plans to reduce the budget of the National Institutes of Health by 18%, as well as cut funds for NASA and the Environmental Protection Agency. Given the lead that these agencies have taken on issues that affect the entire planet, US-based scientists are worried that this budget will affect the pace of research and reduce the US’s competitive strength.

The protests following President Trump’s election and the difficulty he faced in repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act suggest that it may not be easy for President Trump to receive approval for his 2018 United States Federal Budget. However, the potential shift in the academic landscape has many researchers wondering what the long-term consequences of dramatic cuts to research funding will be.

The US has been the leader in many fields of research for decades. While it is natural for the scientific output of one country to be overtaken by another, should President Trump’s proposed budget be passed, we may see a very dramatic decrease in the output of a powerhouse of innovation.

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