Atlanta Forward: Quality of life

Last month, President Barack Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency introduced the Clean Power Plan, an initiative to reduce carbon pollution from power plants. It was a clear sign, the administration said, that it was taking the lead to fight global climate change. Today, we hear views from two Georgians representing opposing sides in the debate. In our third column, a north Georgia legislator writes about the mission of the new House study committee on drones.

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Tom Sabulis

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As a UGA scientist, I know NIH and NSF cuts will threaten valuable research

'Big Beautiful Bill' proposes cuts for National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation, threatening valuable scientific research in Georgia and nationwide.

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`Big, beautiful bill’ will harm Georgia’s most vulnerable residents

Disabled people, older Americans and children in Georgia would be disproportionally hurt by the "big, beautiful bill" being considered for passage in Congress.

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Readers write

OPINION

As a UGA scientist, I know NIH and NSF cuts will threaten valuable research

OPINION

`Big, beautiful bill’ will harm Georgia’s most vulnerable residents

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GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service

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