In case you thought the sequester was not causing any harm, here is an article with some alarming data.
I assume that many of the scientists in the fields of emergency management and related sciences, basic and applied, also are affected. But I cannot think of how the effects could be measured.
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Good point John. But it is a concern that American scientists are even considering other options.
Have these people looked at funding overseas??? That creek has run even dryer.