Although President Donald Trump says he’s ready to delve into the mysteries of space, he still has to make key appointments at NASA and other agencies dealing with science and technology policy.
And some of the picks he’s already made pose challenges. For example, his nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency has in the past filed lawsuits against the EPA. And his nominee for energy secretary, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, once sought to have that Cabinet department eliminated (even though he couldn’t remember that during a debate).
Here’s a quick rundown on the questions surrounding seven agencies that deal with science and technology policy.
One reply on “Science policy in limbo as Trump takes office”
Let me see if I understand this: You’re president of an organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of science news reaching the public. In my mind, when I read that statement, I would assume that you advocate for precise and accurate statements.
Yet, when I read the blog post above, you carelessly repeat lefty talking points as a means of tarnishing nominees without any critical examination of the statements.
If that is what you think you should be advocating for …
I can only shake my head.