Science agency staff brace for HQ takeover

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Source: E&E News by Politico

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Science agency staff brace for HQ takeover

By ROBIN BRAVENDER 06/25/2025 06:26 AM EDT

Employees at the National Science Foundation say they've been blindsided by a plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to take over their offices.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is expected to announce Wednesday that it's moving into the headquarters of the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia, according to the union representing NSF employees.

But as of Tuesday evening, staff at the science foundation hadn't been informed by management about their building's incoming occupants, leaving them feeling blindsided and unsure about where they're expected to work.

One NSF employee said that they had "literally zero idea" the move was coming until reports began circulating among staffers Tuesday evening. That person was granted anonymity because they fear retaliation.

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Read more: https://www.eenews.net/articles/science-agency-staff-brace-for-hq-takeover-2/

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From yesterday evening, 7:07 p.m.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/108115898

NSF will be kicked out of their building. Announcement will be made tomorrow by HUD Sec. and Governor of VA.

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https://www.alxnow.com/2025/06/24/report-national-science-foundation-headquarters-to-be-taken-over-by-hud-displacing-1800-employees/

Report: National Science Foundation headquarters to be taken over by HUD, displacing 1,800+ employees

By Ryan Belmore
Published June 24, 2025 at 8:26PM
Updated June 24, 2025 at 9:58PM