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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on National Science Foundation Staffing Practices
Record date · January 1, 2015
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2015 joint House hearing investigating how the National Science Foundation (NSF) manages its 'rotating' staff program. The hearing featured testimony from the NSF and the NSF Chief Operating Officer regarding oversight and management of these temporary employees.
The hearing examines the management of temporary staff at the National Science Foundation, which impacts how the agency oversees scientific research funding and administrative operations.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
National Science Foundation employees
The management and oversight policies discussed directly impact the employment conditions and administrative procedures for NSF staff.
Scientific research community
Changes in NSF staffing management can influence how research grants are processed and how the agency interacts with the scientific community.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on June 25, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The hearing was a joint session of the Subcommittee on Oversight and the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
- The primary subject was the management of the NSF's 'rotating' staff program.
- Witnesses included the NSF Inspector General and the NSF Chief Operating Officer.
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- The hearing record includes opening statements, oral and written testimony, and post-hearing questions.
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