Tracking Legislation in Our Sciences
March 29, 2019
In order to advance sciences of mind, brain and behavior, in addition to the federal funding for our sciences, FABBS tracks legislation with potential impact – positive and negative – on the scientific process. Below are some …
Budget Update
On March 11 the administration delivered a “skinny budget” recommending cuts to research programs across the government. Typically shared the first Tuesday of February, the budget request was delayed and incomplete due to the 35-day partial government shutdown.
Here is …
Friends of NIDA Present Cannabinoid Research on the Hill
March 1, 2019
On February 27th, FABBS co-sponsored a congressional briefing held by the Friends of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) on “Opportunities and Challenges in Cannabinoid Research”.
The well-attended briefing began with an overview of the state …
Deal Reached to Keep Government Open; Administration FY 2020 Budget Request Delayed
February 15, 2019
At press time, a budget deal to avoid another partial shutdown awaited the President’s signature. The conference report provides budgets for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2019 to nine departments and dozens of agencies, including the …
Partial Shutdown Continues, New OSTP Director Kelvin Droegemeier
January 24, 2019
At press time, the 2019 partial federal government shutdown entered its 34th day, making it the longest government shutdown in history. Without a clear end in sight, the behavioral and brain research community is feeling the consequences.…
Deciphering the 2018 Midterm Elections and Its Implications for Science
November 16, 2018
The historic 2018 midterm elections are over with a record 49.2% of the eligible voting population casting ballots in congressional and gubernatorial elections nationwide.
The overarching outcomes are apparent—the U.S. House of Representatives will be controlled by …
