[20250220] National Science Foundation Mass Firings Go Beyond Trump’s Orders, Sparking Outrage

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[20250220] National Science Foundation Mass Firings Go Beyond Trump’s Orders, Sparking Outrage

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National Science Foundation Mass Firings Go Beyond Trump’s Orders, Sparking Outrage

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At an emotional meeting, NSF officials announced layoffs for about 10 percent of their workforce and warned of more firings to come

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