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Forbes
08-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
On Capitol Hill, Community Colleges Raise NSF, Science Policy Concerns
Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) and Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN) speak during a Capitol Hill briefing hosted by New ... More America's Future of Work and Innovation Economy initiative and the American Association of Community Colleges warning against National Science Foundation cuts' impact on community college training for STEM and emerging technology fields. The Trump administration's proposal to cut the U.S. National Science Foundation budget by 56% has invoked concerns from universities - but they are hardly the only constituency bucking the move. Over the past few months, push back from national security experts, Republican lawmakers, industry groups, and economists alike have urged the administration to shift course on its science policy direction. Increasingly, community colleges are speaking out, too. On June 3, New America's Future of Work and Innovation Economy initiative and the American Association for Community Colleges held a joint briefing on Capitol Hill titled, 'Not Just Universities: How NSF Funding Opens Community College Pathways to the Future of Work and the American Dream.' The briefing was sponsored by the bipartisan Congressional R&D Caucus, co-chaired by Rep. Bill Foster, a Democrat from Illinois, and Rep. Jim Baird, a Republican from Indiana. The briefing featured research from New America around the role of the NSF in supporting capacity-building of community colleges around advanced and emerging technology fields that the administration has proclaimed as a White House priority. Community college graduates, presidents and administrators, and employer partners shared front-line experiences accounting for the NSF's support for workforce development and education in emerging industries. Judy Marouf, a graduate of Northern Virginia Community College, shared about her experiences in an NSF-funded product design incubator while a student which gave her tools to design and pitch a mobile app from mentorship to public speaking skills. David Shahoulian, Director of Workforce and Governmental Policy at Intel, vouched for the NSF from a business lens. Speaking on the panel, Shahoulian called the NSF a 'great taxpayer investment' because of the funding that the private sector matches to create programs that meet their needs, but also have a public benefit. In addition to its direct investments in community college AI education, Intel has co-invested with NSF in workforce training, alongside other industry partners such as Micron and GlobalFoundries. Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN), co-chair of the Congressional R&D Caucus, addresses attendees of a briefing ... More held by New America and the American Association of Community Colleges. Push-back from Community Colleges to NSF Budget Cuts It was the second Congressional briefing held on the topic this year alone, following a February briefing hosted by New America, the Association of Community College Trustees hosted in partnership with the bipartisan Congressional Community College Caucus, co-chaired by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, a Republican from Florida, and Joe Courtney, a Democrat from Connecticut. Increasingly, community colleges are key to President Trump's science and technology policy vision which emphasizes global leadership in emerging technologies, including in artificial intelligence and biotechnology. While technological leadership will require a strong PhD-level workforce comprised of scientists and top-flight engineers, speakers were united in warning lawmakers of the ramifications of NSF budget cuts on skilled technical workforce development, or job preparation for STEM and emerging technology workers requiring more than a high school diploma but less than a bachelor's degree. Community colleges are best known as affordable and accessible training destinations for healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades, as research from New America has pointed out, they are increasingly expanding education relating to advanced and emerging industries, often bolstered by NSF funding. Gutting the NSF would hamstring that training for students and hurt employers on the cutting-edge of the innovation economy, panelists warned. On the heels of the NSF's FY 2026 Budget Request to Congress which detailed a 75% cut to the NSF's STEM education directorate in addition to an overall halving of the agency budget, speakers emphasized the differentiated role of NSF funding compared to other workforce funding programs. Daniel Phelan, President of Jackson College in Michigan, described how NSF funding allowed his college to strengthen its internal infrastructure for advanced industries, including blockchain technologies. 'This kind of funding is unique,' Phelan said, 'unlike general operational dollars or categorical state aid, NSF-ATE grants are strategic and catalytic. They drive us to collaborate closely with industry, adapt our curriculum in real time, and deliver tangible outcomes for students, for employers, and for the broader economy.' Phelan urged appropriators in both the Senate and the House to support no less than $9.9 billion in NSF funding for the coming fiscal year, closer to the NSF's current funding levels. Tony Wohlers, Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs at SUNY Corning Community College, added that 'NSF is facilitating that mission we are seeking in terms of helping our students be successful, giving them the knowledge and skills to be successful in the workforce and ultimately contribute to a better place to live for all of us.' At SUNY Corning, a successful optics program made possible by NSF resources is helping the community thrive economically and promoting national security at the same time. Congressional leaders will make difficult decisions in response to the administration's proposed science policy direction and funding requests. As the briefing made clear: community colleges and workforce pathways to STEM fields stand to lose much more from the anticipated NSF budget cuts than lawmakers initially suspected.
Forbes
27-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Victoria Spartz Blasts Senate Parliamentarian For Blocking Medicaid Cuts In Big Beautiful Bill
Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN) joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as well as the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Watch the full interview above.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Indiana Sen. Todd Young joins Trump tariffs pushback
Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) arrives prior to the Senate Republicans' weekly policy luncheon, in the US Capitol on March 25, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by) When President Donald Trump unveiled another, broader series of tariffs this week, he sent markets reeling — and sparked bipartisan legislative pushback featuring Indiana's senior U.S. senator. The changes stoked enthusiasm among most Republican officials representing Indiana in Congress, while Democratic representation spoke against them. Trump introduced additional import taxes with fanfare Wednesday from the White House Rose Garden, dubbing it 'Liberation Day.' He said it would 'forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn,' States Newsroom's national team reported. He held up a list of 'reciprocal' tariffs purporting to charge other nations half of what they charge the U.S. But they're actually calculated based on trade deficits — which occur when a country imports more products from other countries than it sells to them — BBC News found. The day after, a Washington state Democrat and an Iowa Republican introduced the 'Trade Review Act of 2025,' to 'reaffirm Congress' key role in setting and approving U.S. trade policy' — and on Friday afternoon, Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young of Indiana signed on as a cosponsor. The president would have to notify Congress of new tariffs or tariff increases within 48 hours in order to enact them. The notice would have to include justification, plus an analysis of the potential impacts on American businesses and consumers. They'd expire within 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval. And Congress could end the tariffs at any time. Young previously said the Trump administration 'rightly takes the view' that it's time to push back on 'provocative trade activity' in a Thursday statement to the Capital Chronicle. 'While tariffs can be a useful tool, they also carry downside risk if applied without a clear strategy — especially for Hoosier farmers and manufacturers who need certainty,' he said. 'I've consistently emphasized the need for greater clarity in our trade approach so that those directly affected aren't left in the dark. He touted his Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act then added, 'My hope is that these efforts — both the strategic pressure of tariffs and the enforcement tools in my legislation — can lead to negotiated outcomes that strengthen America's position on trade and the economic prosperity of our country.' It's also consistent with Young's views that Congress needs to avoid ceding key decisions to the executive branch. GOP Second Congressional District Rep. Rudy Yakym also referenced potential challenges in a Friday statement to the Capital Chronicle. 'I am in close contact with Hoosier manufacturers, farmers, and the Administration on tariffs,' he said. 'Indiana's Second District is the type of production economy President Trump wants to see across the country, and I look forward to passing pro-growth policies that increase manufacturing and jobs to ensure our shared goal of a level playing field,' Yakym continued. But most of Indiana's congressional delegation offered passionate support for the president's tariffs. 'The days of other countries ripping off America and our workers are OVER,' Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Banks of Indiana wrote on X Wednesday. 'Thanks to President Trump, it's America First from here on out.' Indiana Ninth District Congresswoman Erin Houchin, also a Republican, wrote the country has been 'ripped off' for decades and that Trump is 'rewriting global trade policy in America's favor.' Banks, meanwhile, celebrated when General Motors announced Thursday that it would increase production in Indiana. 'It hasn't even been 24 hours and President Trump's plan is already delivering for working families in Indiana in a big way,' Banks said in a statement posted to X. Indiana GOP Third District Congressman Marlin Stutzman was also enthusiastic, writing, 'The Trump Tariff Equation: Free trade + Fair trade = LIBERATION.' Stutzman, a cattle farmer, further applauded tariffs on Australian beef. CONTACT US And as stocks plunge and economists fret, the Hoosier delegation has presented staunch defenses of the president's tactics. In response to gloomy predictions of higher prices and slower growth from the Federal Reserve, Indiana Fifth District Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz pinned the blame on former President Joe Biden's administration — plus, 'serious dependencies of our supply chain on foreign countries.' 'Congresswoman Spartz is working with President Trump and her congressional colleagues to grow our economy, boost domestic investments and diversify our supply chain dependencies,' spokesman J.P. Etchison wrote to the Capital Chronicle. The Seventh Congressional District's Rep. André Carson, a Democrat, struck a different tone in his own statement about last month's foreign-made vehicle tariffs. 'I support lower costs for Hoosiers, but these tariffs will likely jack up the price of new vehicles and used cars,' Carson said. 'Automakers are already recovering from years of instability after the pandemic, and these tariffs will only create more complications.' He said Trump's first-term tariff attempts 'didn't work' and urged the president to 'reconsider for the well-being of all Americans.' U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, also a Democrat, didn't immediately reply to a request for comment. Neither did Republican Reps. Jefferson Shreve and Mark Messmer didn't reply to requests for comment, while Rep. Jim Baird couldn't be reached. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'Do your job!': Crowd erupts in anger as GOP lawmaker defends deportations and Signal chat
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) faced a hostile crowd in her deep red district over immigration, DOGE cuts, and the Signal chat fallout. When asked about due process for immigrants, Spartz said, 'There is no due process if you come here [illegally].' The crowd erupted in boos. The Morning Joe panel discuss.
Fox News
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Time To Defund ‘Biased' NPR! PLUS, Kirk Cameron's New Show To Pushback Against ‘Woke' Children's TV
Story #1: Will takes you inside the recent spirited and viral debates he's had with Democrats on the 4pm version of 'The Will Cain Show.' Plus, where would you sit on a plane ride full of FOX News personalities? Story #2: Actor Kirk Cameron debuts a groundbreaking new show 'Iggy & Mr. Kirk' meant to overturn our perception of how modern day television is meant to be for children and families and pushback against in 'Wokeness' of current media. Story #3: Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) on the defunding of NPR and the confirmation of Dr. Marty Makary and Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead America's health agencies. Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@ Subscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show! Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
