Two new US bodies formed to regulate foreign influence on research
Congress is passing a landmark resolution that will form two new US governmental bodies to watch over the country's research practices and prevent foreign powers from wielding too much influence in US research. One will be based directly in the White House and will be responsible for coordinating with various agencies to prevent exploitation or undue access to crucial research being done in US institutions.
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