Science and Technology on Capitol Hill This Week
This week boasts a slew of congressional hearings on science and technology policy issues including: renewable energy, gene patenting, aviation safety, nanotechnology safety, and drug-resistant TB.
Snap Observations: Another Censored Scientist, Internet Attitudes, Bayh-Dole, Talking Nanotech, Digitizing Research Libraries
The Bush Administration continues to censor scientists. The AP has the latest on extensive revisions made to the testimony of CDC Director Dr. Julie Gerberding, who testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Tuesday on the health impacts of climate change.
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