This drastic cut cannot be absorbed without serious consequences.
It's not just an attack on science. It's an attack on the economy. Every NIH dollar results in $2.5 in economic growth.
This is through grants buying resources and hiring people. It is completely independent of the actual scientific discoveries made or the workforce training performed.
7/🧵
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