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Vaporizing the gathering storm

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A report from the National Academics has concluded that the United States is on the verge of losing its global position with respect to science and technology. This "crisis" in turn has made the government increase funding for educational programs in mathematics and science and facilitate scientific research.

Author: Reid, Robert L.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
Government expenditures, Science & research, Research, Science and technology policy, Technology, Federal aid to research, Government aid to research, Government finance, Educational programs

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Schwarzenegger declares state of emergency for California levees

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Arnold Schwarzenegger, governor of California, announced a state of emergency for the state's system of flood protection levees.

Author: Reid, Robert L.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
General services, Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs, Flood Control & Dams, Safety and security measures, Flood control, Schwarzenegger, Arnold

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The big uneasy

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An examination of efforts to rebuild Gulf region, which is damaged by Hurricane Katrina, is presented.

Author: Reid, Robert L.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
Analysis, Economic aspects, Gulf Coast (United States), Hurricane Katrina, 2005, Post-disaster reconstruction

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Subjects list: United States, Domestic policy
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