Three-Year Science Programs Authorization Bill Is Cleared.

The House of Representatives and Senate have approved a bill (HR 5116) that would put in place $45.2 billion over three years for various science and technology research and education programs. The bill reauthorizes 2007 legislation aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness by increasing research spen...

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Publicado en:CQ Weekly Vol. 68; no. 49; pp. 2947 - 2948
Autor principal: Kim, Anne L.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Congressional Quarterly Inc. December 27 2010
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Sumario:The House of Representatives and Senate have approved a bill (HR 5116) that would put in place $45.2 billion over three years for various science and technology research and education programs. The bill reauthorizes 2007 legislation aimed at boosting U.S. competitiveness by increasing research spending and focusing special education efforts on science, engineering, technology, and mathematics. The next likely action is that President Barack Obama will sign the bill into law.