On the recordApril 24, 2018
The Federal Government remains the largest funder of basic research--that research which adds to our fundamental stock of knowledge, yet often would not be conducted without public investment.
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congress.govMartin Heinrich: “The Federal Government remains the largest funder of basic research--that research which adds to our fundamental stock…”
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Affirms the government's crucial role in funding essential research.
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