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Mike Crapo: “Advancing the funding of basic research, not specifically applied research but basic research, is essential in order to…”

On the recordApril 21, 2021
Advancing the funding of basic research, not specifically applied research but basic research, is essential in order to ensure American competitiveness.
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Mike Crapo
Republican · Idaho

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Crapo highlights the importance of funding basic research for U.S. competitiveness.

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