House saves, then kills, then saves OTA

Article Abstract:

Rep Amo Houghton won support on the House floor to preserve the OTA, after an appropriations committee had targeted it for closure. The small agency, which provides independent oversight of new technologies, will become a part of the Congressional Research Service, with a reduced budget of $15 million.

Science and state, Science policy, United States. Office of Technology Assessment, Houghton, Amo

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House panel cuts industry programs

Article Abstract:

House Republican have cut the $609 million previously approved for TRP and ATP, two industrial technology programs that would increase cooperation between industry and academic scientists. Supporters hope the Senate will be more open to evaluating the merits of the programs.

United States. National Institute of Standards and Technology, United States. Department of Defense, Technology and state, Technology policy

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Hearing highlights hopes, realities

Article Abstract:

Members of subcommittes of the House science, resources and national security committees heard testimony about the importance of support for oceanography research at a joint hearing. Strategies to coordinate ocean sciences policy were proposed and discussed.

Oceanographic research

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