Scientists mobilize to fight cuts
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The scientific community, industry groups and the Clinton administration have voiced strong opposition to Republican plans to cut federal research funds. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy says the plan would cut funding of civilian research 25% by 2000.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1995
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An R&D victory, but for how long?
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Congress increased federal research funding for 1997 by 4% rather than making the cuts that had been threatened by Republicans. However, the scientific community fears that plans to balance the budget will lead to funding cuts in the future.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
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Congress targets fusion, favors NIH
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Congressional funding bills for 1997 include devastating cuts to the Dept of Energy fusion program and an increase for the NIH and the National Science Foundation. Cuts in NASA's Mission to Planet Earth program were restored.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
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