Researchers rage at tightened restrictions on US immigration

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Terrorist threats and the subsequent tighitening of US immigration policies are combining to endanger the US's position as a leader in attracting scientific talent from around the world. Research centers, universities and public health programs are among the areas being affected by visa delays.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, International Affairs, Entry Visas, Forecasts and trends, International aspects, Influence, Market trend/market analysis, Emigration and immigration, National security

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Mission impossible?

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The way the Bush administration handles scientific advice has put John Marburger, the US president's science adviser, in the hot seat. Marburger staunch defense on the Bush administration's approach to various scientific issues is discussed.

Government domestic functions, Management dynamics, Management, Science and technology policy, Bush, George W., Criticism and interpretation, Company business management, Counselors, Marburger, John

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Still out in the cold

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The author reports that collaborations between the former Soviet bioweapons scientists and Western researchers could be very beneficial. But the mistrust and bureaucracy can slow down the process.

Science & research, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Other Financial Vehicles, Investors, not elsewhere classified, Industrial organic chemicals, not elsewhere classified, Biological Warfare Materials, R&D Investment Partnerships, Analysis, Political aspects, Biological weapons, Research and development partnership, Research and development partnerships

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