Obama Puts His Own Spin on Mix of Science With Politics

Who? President Obama

Who is involved? scientists and patients.

Who does/did the situation affect? Climate change, natual security, protection of endangered species, and children's health.

What is happening? President Obama issued a memorandum that sets forth broad parameters for how his administration would choose expert advisers and use scientific data

What are the consequences?The document orders Mr. Obama’s top science adviser to help draft guidelines that will apply to every federal agency. Agencies will be expected to pick science advisers based on expertise, not political ideology, the memorandum said, and will offer whistle-blower protections to employees who expose the misuse or suppression of scientific information.

What are the choices?When? March 9, 2009

Where did or will this happen? East room of the White House.