Friday, September 16, 2011

U.S. Rep. Rush Holt says government support of research and development has fallen by nearly two-thirds since the 1960s

Two paths that could affect the future of science are diverging on Capitol Hill, according to U.S. Rep. Rush Holt.

One -- the idea "that the federal government can play no substantive role in advancing science or technology" -- the Democratic congressman calls "grim and pessimistic." The other -- the idea that recognizes federally funded scientific endeavors can help the economy flourish -- Holt calls "far more hopeful."

But, he said, it’s the former that’s taking root in Washington.

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