[All_staff] Federal Budget Rollout: A message from the Lab Director

[JLab Communications Office]

A message from the Lab Director



Colleagues:



Today, President Trump released a Budget Blueprint outlining the proposed 
FY18 federal budget. This will undoubtedly receive considerable attention by 
the news media, professional organizations, and our colleagues.  I remind 
you that this is just the opening round of what will likely be an extended 
discussion with Congress.



While the Laboratory will not engage in this process directly, you should 
know that our parent organizations are working with our representatives to 
make sure the value of the work you do and its importance to our nation and 
world are given the appropriate visibility to decision makers.



We will have no public comment on the budget or budget process.  As is our 
policy, please do not respond to any inquiries from the media directly and 
instead refer them to our Communications Manager, Lauren Hansen 
(lhansen at jlab.org <mailto:lhansen at jlab.org> , 757-269-7689).



We should continue pushing forward with the discovery mission of the 
laboratory and not allow external distractions to compromise safety or our 
excellent track record.



Hugh Montgomery

Jefferson Lab Director





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