University researchers wary over proposed cuts in federal funding - KRIS B. MAMULA , Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Now, a double-digit cut proposed in the federal government’s biggest bucket of research money is rattling university researchers nationwide, raising questions about their careers and the economic development research spawns in places like Pittsburgh. “The risk is ever present to us,” Mr. Wilmer said. “We could lose our jobs if the research cuts are implemented.” Budget Director Mick Mulvaney holds up a copy of President Donald Trump's proposed fiscal 2018 federal budget as he speaks to members of the media Tuesday in the Press Briefing Room of the White House. http://www.post-gazette.com/business/tech-news/2017/05/22/university-pittsburgh-research-grant-funding-cuts-trump-national-institutes-of-health/stories/201705280008