An example to illustrate the need for lengthy procurement requirements on grants and contracts. And COI. A 2-for-1.

not the biggest issue here but it is psychotic to think **space based internet** is the best option for big fixed facility right next to or within a city

This is the definition of conflict of interest.

Florida man

I was thinking of the revenue lost from producing the vaccine but long term, yeah. Maybe that's the play?

Aside from the obvious death and destruction, doesn't this also harm pharma revenues (something they may actually care about)?

🧪 2025 NIH CSR Study Section Tracking

google doc @annikabarber.bsky.social
NB: No new Federal Register (02-25-25) NIH SS notices since 01-21-25

That pilot was paying attention!

Here’s another list of RA’s to follow. go.bsky.app/Q8AmgYP

Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by DOGE are expected to produce no savings Nearly 40% of the federal contracts that the Trump administration claims to have canceled as part of its signature cost-cutting program aren’t expected to save any money.

"Nearly 40% of the federal contracts that the Trump administration claims to have canceled as part of its signature cost-cutting program aren’t expected to save the government any money, the administration’s own data shows."

apnews.com/article/doge...

a man with a bald head is smiling in front of a crowd of people . ALT: a man with a bald head is smiling in front of a crowd of people .

What's next? Voldemort for Secretary of Happiness?

Midge?!

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DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System At least three people linked to Elon Musk’s DOGE task force have access to NIH systems that control budgets, procurement, and more, according to records and internal documents viewed by WIRED.

At least three people linked to Elon Musk’s DOGE task force have access to NIH systems that control budgets, procurement, and more, according to records and internal documents viewed by WIRED.