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Mazie Hirono: “I am a very strong supporter of the SBIR and the STTR Programs, and, in fact, I had introduced legislation to provide…”

On the recordJanuary 27, 2016
I am a very strong supporter of the SBIR and the STTR Programs, and, in fact, I had introduced legislation to provide more funds and permanence for these programs when I was a member of the House.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono emphasizes her support for SBIR and STTR programs and past legislative efforts.

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