Carl Sagan died 17 years ago but his ideas about science and religion are scary

Who is running science and technology if the Republicans in Congress got rid of Scientists talking to them about Science and its impact on the world today and tomorrow. 

http://www.upworthy.com/a-science-icon-died-17-years-ago-in-his-last-interview-he-made-a-warning-that-gives-me-goosebumps-5?c=ufb2