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#idiocracy

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Today, *every* living prior leader of NASA's science directorate have released a joint letter condemning the proposed cuts to NASA science. These individuals every administration from Reagan to Biden, and all believe these cuts are insanely destructive.

Link: planetary.org/press-releases/n

The Planetary Society
The Planetary SocietyEvery living NASA science chief unites in opposition to unprecedented…The entire past leadership of NASA’s science activities have released a joint statement condemning the proposed 47% cuts proposed to the agency’s science…
#Science#STEM#NASA

The #Trump admin has *declined* to release nearly $7 billion in federal #funding for #schools that helps pay for after-school & summer programs, support for #students learning English, #teacher training & other services.

The money, which was already allocated by #Congress, was expected to be released by Tuesday. But in an email on Monday, the Trump *#Education* Department notified #state education agencies that the money would not be available.

#law #policy #idiocracy
nytimes.com/2025/07/01/us/trum

The move is likely to be challenged in court and has already been criticized as illegal by Democrats and teachers’ unions.
The New York Times · Trump Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little ExplanationBy Sarah Mervosh