But some panel members were left surprised, bruised and suspicious. “It’s unclear exactly what is happening but it seems to be a foreshadowing of what they are thinking on policy,” Maldonado said. It is not unusual for a new administration to replace panel members appointed by a predecessor. Obama replaced Pacha members appointed by George W Bush. The administration is expected to pick a replacement Pacha panel.

Source: The Guardian December 30, 2017 17:15 UTC