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Gary Peters: “Basic R&D is the seed corn of our economy, and the innovation that it generates helps build new industries, increase…”

On the recordMay 10, 2016
Basic R&D is the seed corn of our economy, and the innovation that it generates helps build new industries, increase productivity, and enhance American competitiveness.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Emphasizes the importance of basic research and development for economic growth.

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