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Mark Takano: “Our bill envisions a modernized OTA that is responsive to all Members of Congress and provides short-term technical…”

On the recordNovember 20, 2019
Our bill envisions a modernized OTA that is responsive to all Members of Congress and provides short-term technical expertise while maintaining the forward-looking assessment work OTA was known for.
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Mark Takano
Democratic · California

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Takano discusses the need for a modernized Office of Technology Assessment.

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