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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_033246.txt

The document discusses a private donor funding scientists after President Trump's proposed budget cuts and mentions Neil deGrasse Tyson. The sender expresses their desire to leave Mexico City due to its trashy state, and the recipient is referred to as "Jeffrey E" with an email address of jeeyacation@gmail.com.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_032565.txt

In this email exchange, Stanley Rosenberg mentions that he is interested in meeting with Jeffrey E. and learning more about his interest in the vagus nerve. Rosenberg also expresses concern about Trump's proposed cuts to scientific funding and praises Neil deGrasse Tyson for emphasizing the importance of science. The conversation takes place over a few emails, with both parties indicating that they are interested in further discussion on these topics.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_026755.txt

The document discusses the importance of science and its potential impact due to proposed budget cuts by President Trump. Neil deGrasse Tyson's quote about the difference between opinion and fact is mentioned, highlighting that while science is true regardless of belief, interpretation can introduce error. The National Cancer Institute, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and other scientific research institutions could face significant funding reductions if Trump's budget request is met.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_020824.txt

The document presents a business-like analysis of the US federal government's financial situation using an income statement and balance sheet. The report aims to inform public debate on national finances by illustrating patterns and trends in easy-to-understand ways, examining revenue drivers, expense growth history, and scenarios for positive cash flow. Key contributors include Liang Wu, Fred Miller, Richard Ravitch, Emil Henry, Laura Tyson, Al Gore, Meg Whitman, John Cogan, Peter Orszag, Chris Liddell, among others. The report consists of a foreword, summary, and 460 PowerPoint slides containing data-rich observations, which are made available under the Creative Commons license for non-commercial distribution to encourage public discussion on America's financial present and future.