REP. SUBRAMANYAM RIPS PROPOSED RULE ON FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Washington, July 13 -- Representative Suhas Subramanyam issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) spoke out about his opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) proposed rule, "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." The Congressman issued the following statement: "This rule is just another attempt to hijack taxpayer money to create loyalty tests to the President and divert money to his friends and family. This massive change will allow political appointees to deny federal grants based on political goals and favoritism, and it imposes fees, red tape, and restrictions on critical scientific research. These changes will only stifle innovation and undermine scientif...