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On the recordOctober 17, 2017
I have to say that there is, I am afraid, simply no evidence that economic growth or technological growth that leads into economic growth is in any way benefited by the Federal funding of science.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Dr. Kealey challenges the effectiveness of federal funding in promoting economic growth.

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