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bridges vol. 14, July 2007 / Bills in Brief: S&T Policy News Source: American Association for the Advancement of Science In appropriations bills for fiscal year (FY) 2008 that were drafted before the July 4th break, Congress is set to provide substantial increases over current-year funding levels for federal R&D programs, according to newly released AAAS R&D Funding Updates. Not only would appropriators endorse and build on increases for physical science agencies included in the President's budget proposal for FY 2008, but they would also turn the cuts requested in other R&D programs into across-the-board increases for the broad federal R&D portfolio, with especially large boosts for energy and climate change research. So far, every major R&D funding agency is in line to receive an increase in 2008. Congressional appropriators are working from the FY 2008 congressional budget resolution finalized in May, which sets a target of $953 billion for 2008 appropriations - $21 billion more for domestic programs than the President's request. These additional dollars have provided for significant additions to the requested R&D funding levels. Access to the full article is free, but requires you to register. Registration is simple and quick – all we need is your name and a valid e-mail address. We appreciate your interest in bridges. |
