‘Champions of Science’ lawmakers announced

The Science Coalition — a nonprofit that advocates for research funding — just announced nine members of Congress as its latest class of “Champions of Science.” The designation, which has been handed out since 1999, is given to federal lawmakers who have served at least six years in Congress and whose voting record and other actions have demonstrated what the agency sees as a commitment to basic scientific research and funding for federal agencies. This year’s list includes two senators and seven representatives, including Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.). Two of the awardees are Republicans, the other seven are Democrats.