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The redirection of congressionally mandated funds affects the allocation of a significant portion of the National Science Foundation's primary research budget. This event is highlighted as an indication of the White House's increasing assertion of control over grant funding processes.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) reallocated $1.4 billion in science funds. These funds were initially mandated by Congress for specific purposes. The diversion impacts about one-fifth of the NSF’s primary research budget. This action is characterized as a recent instance of the White House exercising greater oversight or control regarding federal grants.
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