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James M. Jeffords: As Chairman of the Labor Committee, I too have been a strong supporter of the NSF's efforts to strengthen research and…

On the recordMay 12, 1998
As Chairman of the Labor Committee, I too have been a strong supporter of the NSF's efforts to strengthen research and education efforts at colleges and universities across the nation. NSF provides support to over 2000 colleges and universities and nearly 17,000 researchers nation-wide.
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James M. Jeffords

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Discussing the National Science Foundation's support for research and education in higher education.

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