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National Science Board members told by Trump administration they were terminated: Report

The Trump administration on Friday told several scientists on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) board that they were terminated from their roles, The Washington Post reported. The White House Presidential Personnel Office’s message to members of the National Sci

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National Science Board members told by Trump administration they were terminated: ReportThe Trump administration on Friday told several scientists on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) board that they were terminated from their roles, The Washington Post reported. The White House Presidential Personnel Office’s message to members of the National Sci
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