Legislators in the laboratory
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The Legislator in the Laboratory program started in Idaho, under which policymakers visit laboratories and work along with academic researchers in order to get first hand experience of the research work carried out, is described. Such participation helps legislators in getting a better understanding of academic research.
Publication Name: State News
Subject: Government
ISSN: 1549-3628
Year: 2007
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Eastern Trade Council aids northeast export promotion
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The effort of the Eastern Trade Council in the United States to increase trade, particularly exports, between the northeastern states and South Africa is discussed.
Publication Name: State News
Subject: Government
ISSN: 1549-3628
Year: 2007
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