01/08/1997
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"The research provisions in S. 1150 were worth waiting for, and I commend the Congress for its work."
"The intent of Congress in creating the Fund in 1996 was to boost the overall Federal investment in these activities, not to offset discretionary spending in them."
"I am pleased that S. 1150 provides $300 million for the Fund and extends it funding through FY 2003."
"This regrettable action will not help agencies move forward in addressing this problem."