Walker bill to boost hydrogen spark Democratic grumbling

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Walker has argued against government involvement in technology development, yet he has sponsored a bill to increase spending on hydrogen fuel research. Democrats favor the legislation but believe Walker has been pressured by Air Products and Chemicals Inc, a major hydrogen producer in his district.

Laws, regulations and rules, Science and technology policy, Hydrogen fuels, Hydrogen as fuel

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Partisan battle mars markup of joint authorization bill

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Partisan rancor nearly destroyed the House Science Committee's bipartisanship tradition in Apr 1996. However, the committee authorized $430 million more in funding for civilian, nonmedical research agencies than was projected for 1997 and increased basic research spending by about $250 million.

Political activity, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science

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Robert Walker: the Speaker's right hand on science

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Walker believes that reducing government regulation of industry would more effectively enhance industrial competitiveness than government-industry partnerships. Walker discusses issues such as the Earth Observing System, the Space Station and his proposed Dept of Science.

Officials and employees, Interview, United States. Congress, Legislators

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