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Bill Foster: “I'm concerned about the chilling effect this could have on scientific research, as well as the potential harm to the…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2020
I'm concerned about the chilling effect this could have on scientific research, as well as the potential harm to the United States' position as a global leader in a clean energy future.
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Bill Foster
Democratic · Illinois

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Foster warns about the negative impact of EERE's actions on U.S. scientific leadership.

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