Sen. Jeff Merkley (D) called the cuts “illegal and unconstitutional” because they defy the will of Congress, which holds the power of the purse, including at the NIH. Article 1 of the Constitution gives Congress the power to impose taxes and allocate funds for national priorities.
Senator Ron Wyden, along with several Senate colleagues, has reintroduced the Protect the West Act, a $60 billion initiative aimed at reducing wildfire risks, restoring watersheds, and
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden has joined fellow senators to reintroduce a bill aiming to invest $60 billion in forest preservation across Oregon and the West.
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