I suspect many ecologists, from students to
professors, may be concerned about this
issue. Of course contacting your own elected
representatives with a personal message is the
best option, but here's one that takes less time, courtesy of AAAS.
David Inouye
In early January, Congress came to an agreement
that delayed the automatic cuts triggered by
sequestration until March 1. As of today, our
political leaders have made little progress
towards a comprehensive deficit reduction plan.
This means that the sequestration remains very
much within the realm of possibility.
If sequestration does come to pass, AAAS
estimates that we would lose $54 billion in
federal scientific R&D funding between now and the year 2017.
As we once again move to the edge of the "fiscal
cliff" we are asking you to
<http://app.aaas-science.org/e/er?s=1906&lid=26917&elq=69c72a9d1a96478087a11e228f6b021d>raise
your voice in support of federal research and
development funding. Please take a moment to
<http://app.aaas-science.org/e/er?s=1906&lid=26917&elq=69c72a9d1a96478087a11e228f6b021d>sign
the petition that we will share with leaders of
both branches of government urging them to
protect funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
<http://app.aaas-science.org/e/er?s=1906&lid=26917&elq=69c72a9d1a96478087a11e228f6b021d>The
time to act is now. If triggered, these spending
cuts will have a massive and potentially
devastating impact on our nationâs health,
economy, and security. Indiscriminate cuts will
do significant damage to the scientific
enterprise, ending promising research projects,
eliminating jobs, and stalling the innovation process.
Letâs come together as a community and insist
that the future of innovation be protected.
Let's
<http://app.aaas-science.org/e/er?s=1906&lid=26917&elq=69c72a9d1a96478087a11e228f6b021d>"Speak
Up For Science". Together we can make a difference.
Alan I. Leshner, CEO
American Association for the Advancement of Science
