Tammy Baldwin: “Staff have been fired and funds, in some cases, have been…”

“I know this is a hearing to look at the 2026 fiscal year, but I do want to call your attention to some of the impacts that we're seeing under your leadership at the Department of Interior. Staff have been fired and funds, in some cases, have been clawed back that were supporting research into foundational science for freshwater, ecosystem health and fisheries, wildlife disease prevention and agriculture, and economic sustainability. While the President asserts that his administration. Well, he distanced himself from Project 2025, as you are, well, familiar.” (01:19–01:24)

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