Wanted: the ideal science adviser
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As John Gibbons prepares to relinquish his position as the nation's top science advisor, the White House is considering candidates for a job that is proving difficult to fill. Officials agree that the proper candidate should possess strong scientific credentials and have a good relationship with the president.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1997
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Clinton's R&D achievements tilt toward technology
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Extended R&D tax cuts, decreased antitrust barriers to R&D ventures and reduced capital gains taxes for R&D investments are nine accomplishments claimed by the Clinton administration. Views of scientists on how well these and other goals have been met are presented.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
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Clinton pushes Internet initiative
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Pres Clinton promised to fund a high-speed computer network for researchers. His proposal boosts a National Science Foundation project called the very high speed Backbone Network Service, which has a 622 megabits per second capacity.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
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