A rule proposed by the Trump administration aimed at terminating federal grants that don’t align with White House values has sparked widespread alarm among public lands, science and health advocates.
The policy, which the Office of Management and Budget announced late last week, is framed as an attempt to improve transparency, efficiency and renew the “Federal Government’s commitment to basic American values.”
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If finalized, the proposal would place final sign-off power with political appointees rather than nonpartisan staff, requiring all grants to be aligned with the president’s executive orders and policies.
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