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Maggie Hassan: “But federally funded research has resulted in breakthroughs that have saved lives, prevented disease, and saved…”

On the recordJanuary 29, 2018
But federally funded research has resulted in breakthroughs that have saved lives, prevented disease, and saved citizens, businesses, and taxpayers significant amounts of money.
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Maggie Hassan
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Hassan defends the value of federally funded research against proposed funding cuts.

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