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International scientific collaboration agreements could face significant disruption or delay if plans to eliminate the office go forward.
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A new executive order directs the Department of Education to step up oversight of foreign gift reporting by U.S. universities.
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Trouble scheduling visa interviews and other administrative hurdles have caused STEM professionals to seek collaborations outside of the U.S.
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The DETERRENT Act would lower gift reporting thresholds and require waivers for contracts with “countries of concern.”
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