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On the recordJune 22, 2011
But to go to a rigid formula where everything is competitively bid, especially in the research field, I think could be risky, frankly, and could choke innovation unwittingly.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly warns against strict competitive bidding in research grants, suggesting it may hinder innovation.

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