Status of Paleontology at the USGS

[erich@xxxxxxxxxxx (Erich Rose)]

Can anyone inform me and others on the status of the Paleontology and
Stratigraphy divisions of the USGS? I was told that they have been
eliminated in the recent cuts.

I remember hearing that Senator(?) Kasich of Ohio was out to completely get
rid of the USGS. It seems he is a creationist and was working to eliminate
various government scientific institutions that promote or study evolution.
Like I said I heard of this second hand and hope someone can further inform
me.

Also if the paleo and stratigraphy sections of the survey are being
eliminated is this the end of paleo research at the USGS all together or
will it be incorporated into other sections?

always interested.
E.Rose