White House moves to take control of NIH scientific grantsNIH Director Jay Bhattacharya opposes OMB Director Russell Vought’s push to give political appointees the final say over all federal spending, including health and scientific research.The Philadelphia Inquirer17d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentnih grant control dispute
The poorest in the U.S. can’t find housing even as low-income units sit emptyThe poorest still cannot afford most apartments designated as affordable. Homes set aside for these renters were only about 12% of the affordable housing units financed in 2024 by a federal program.The Philadelphia Inquirer18d agoWhole story →BuildEconomyaffordable housing shortage
