NIH Wins Big as Congress Lumps Together Eight Bills

Article Abstract:

Congress increased funding of theNational Institutes of Health by a record $2 billion for 1999 and also increased appropriations for energy science programs. The National Cancer Institute will receive about 1/5 of the NIH appropriation. National Human Genome Research Institute funding will be $264.9 million.

United States. National Institutes of Health, Federal aid to medical research, Medical research assistance

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The reality of science funding

Article Abstract:

Both Pres Clinton and Congress have proposed increases in research funding, while decreasing overall discretionary spending. However, Congress's gradual decreases in discretionary spending are more responsible than Pres Clinton's immediate raises in science followed by drastic cuts.

Editorial

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The candidates speak

Article Abstract:

Pres Clinton states that government science should focus on basic research and on research with economic and educational benefits. Bob Dole favors basic research, science education and shifting technology from government research to the public sector.

Interview, Presidential candidates, Dole, Bob

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