Infectious Diseases Society: Proposed Rule Would Replace Scientific Merit With McCarthy Era Politics
June 03, 2026
June 03, 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 -- The Infectious Diseases Society of America issued the following statement on June 1, 2026, by President Ronald G. Nahass:
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The White House's proposed rule would overhaul federal grant review, replacing objective merit with political alignment as the chief criteria for grant awards. This sweeping rule would impact taxpayer investments across multiple federal agencies, including those within the Department of Health and Human Servi . . .
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The White House's proposed rule would overhaul federal grant review, replacing objective merit with political alignment as the chief criteria for grant awards. This sweeping rule would impact taxpayer investments across multiple federal agencies, including those within the Department of Health and Human Servi . . .