Trump proposal will turn federal grants into a system of political favors, Democrats warn | The Highland County Press

Trump proposal will turn federal grants into a system of political favors, Democrats warn | The Highland County Press

WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress are pushing back against a proposed Trump administration rule introduced by the Of

A federal proposal would give political appointees power over grant funding. Pitt researchers are speaking out

Introduced on May 29, the Office of Management and Budget's proposal would also allow federal agencies to terminate active grants at any time and require compliance with Donald Trump's “policy priorities." With Pitt's status as a major research institution, Pitt researchers and leaders are concerned.