Sneak attack on science by US Congress must stop

Under the cover of "reform" and "accountability", Republican congressional leaders are pushing policies that hamstring the Environmental Protection Agency and make it nearly impossible for the government to use science to protect the public interest.

These bills create a disincentive for scientists to research controversial issues, seek federal grants or serve on advisory boards. It's a way to push them out of public service and engagement, and all because some politicians and their powerful industry constituents don't like what the science shows.