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Ed Markey: Do you believe that just 3 percent of Federal R&D for startups and entrepreneurs is adequate, or would you support an…

On the recordFebruary 2, 2021
Do you believe that just 3 percent of Federal R&D for startups and entrepreneurs is adequate, or would you support an increase in the allocation percentage that goes to startups and entrepreneurs?
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey inquires about funding adequacy for startups and entrepreneurs.

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