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Sep. 16, 2011
Balancing Budgets With R and D
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| With all forms of federal spending under the microscope, spending on scientific research, technology development, and science education is facing deep cuts. In an editorial in the journal Science Congressman Rush Holt argues for keeping research and development as a key part of the federal budget. |
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Rush Holt
Congressional Representative, New Jersey's
12th District
Princeton, New Jersey
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