[craftkiller]

The list of replacements institutions from the memo states at the bottom:

> These institutions meet the following criteria: intellectual freedom, minimal relationships with adversaries, minimal public expressions in opposition of the Department, and Graduate-level National Security, International Affairs, and/or Public Policy Programs.

So it is definitely political and not based on merit.

[galleywest200]

This is just made up bullshit. Pete could list this info with examples but instead just hand-waved excuses.