A federal judge has extended a temporary block on the NIH's plan to cut funding for universities' indirect research costs. The nationwide injunction, originally issued on February 10, prevents the NIH from implementing its funding changes while legal arguments are considered. The judge's recent hearing highlighted conflicting views, with plaintiffs arguing the policy change is unlawful and harmful to universities and research, whereas the NIH claims it is within its rights to adjust reimbursements without compromising overall funding.
This case is not about whether as a policy matter the administration can target waste, fraud and abuse; it’s contrary to the regulations governing cost determination.
This is not cutting down on grant funding; this is about changing the slices of the pie, which falls squarely within the executive's discretion.
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