On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
I've called for doubling our investment in basic scientific research, but I've also recommended paying for increases by ending subsidies for mature technologies like wind and oil and gas subsidies.
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congress.govDick Durbin: “I've called for doubling our investment in basic scientific research, but I've also recommended paying for increases by…”
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Durbin advocates for increased research funding while suggesting cuts to certain subsidies.
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