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Lamar Alexander: The reckless shutdown has eroded confidence in the United States as a steadfast supporter of science.

On the recordNovember 5, 2013
The reckless shutdown has eroded confidence in the United States as a steadfast supporter of science.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

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Alexander criticizes the impact of the government shutdown on scientific research funding.

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