Washington, we have a problem

Article Abstract:

The National Academy of Sciences has reported about the state of Earth sciences at the U.S. space agency NASA. NASA is worried about the intended congressional budget cuts for its human spaceflight that might delay the debut of its Orion spaceship.

Government domestic functions, Space Research and Technology, Natl Aeronautics & Space Admin, Science, Space & Tech-Total Govt, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Space policy, Space programs

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A word in the right place

Article Abstract:

The lobbyists have played a vital role in obtaining the necessary funds for scientific research from the Democratic Congress. Science advocacy groups like the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) are campaigning for fiscal 2008 funding.

Civic and Social Organizations, Social services, not elsewhere classified, Fund Raising Agencies, Political aspects, Fund raising, Federal aid to research, Government aid to research, United States. National Center for Atmospheric Research

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Technical advice

Article Abstract:

A discussion on the effect that Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) would have on the decisions taken by Congress is presented with a debate on whether the abolished OTA should be reinstated.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Legal/Government Regulation, Technical Standards Programs, Laws, regulations and rules, Powers and duties, Technical standards, United States. Office of Technology Assessment

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