As a presidential candidate, Barack Obama made many specific promises to stop political interference in science. So has the Obama administration’s action matched its rhetoric?
This progress report explores the steps the administration has taken so far and lays out goals it must pursue to create a thriving federal scientific enterprise. The progress report also details congressional action that has helped or hindered executive branch reform.
Restoring scientific integrity to federal policymaking is complex and takes our persistent and energetic engagement. Union Concerned Scientists serves both as an expert resource for Congress and the administration and as a catalyst to create the environment that allows President Obama and his administration to take bold action.
The progress report is color-coded in the following categories:
- General Actions on Scientific Integrity
- Protecting Government Scientists
- Creating More Transparency in Government
- Reforming the Regulatory Process
- Improving Scientific Advice
- Enhancing Monitoring of Data and Enforcement of Laws
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