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<title>S. 3182, The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $588.19</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3182.html</link>
<description> An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 3078, The National Innovation and Job Creation Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_3078.html</link>
<description> S. 3078 would establish a National Innovation Council, to improve the coordination of innovation activities among industries in the United States....
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2669, The Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2008</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2669.html</link>
<description> S. 2669 would provide for the implementation of a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program....
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2307, The Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $19.20</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_2307.html</link>
<description> S. 2307 would amend the Global Change Research Act of 1990....
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3235, The Nanotechnology Advancement and New Opportunities Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3235.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3235 would ensure the development and responsible stewardship of nanotechnology....
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3225, The Mutual Fund Fee Reform Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3225.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3225 would require the Securities and Exchange Commission to improve the disclosure of fees and expenses of open-end investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940....
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 3093, The Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Cost per Average Family: $461.05</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3093.html</link>
<description> H.R. 3093 would make appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 1807, The Weather Mitigation Research and Development Policy Authorization Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_1807.html</link>
<description> S. 1807 would establish the Weather Mitigation Advisory and Research Board....
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 2850, The Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1.75</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_2850.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2850 would provide for the implementation of a Green Chemistry Research and Development Program....
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>P.L. 110-69, The 21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_PL_110-69.html</link>
<description> H.R. 2272 would invest in innovation through research and development, and it would improve the competitiveness of the United States....
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1867, The National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $187.26</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1867.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1867 would authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the National Science Foundation....
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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<title>S. 753, The EPSCoR Research and Competitiveness Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_753.html</link>
<description> S. 753 would enhance scientific research and competitiveness through the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research....
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1259, The High-Performance Buildings Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_1259.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1259 would increase the use and research of sustainable building design technology....
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 315, The Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_315.html</link>
<description> S. 315 would establish a digital and wireless network technology program....
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 280, The Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_280.html</link>
<description> S. 280 would provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, it would support the deployment of new climate change-related technologies, and it would ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances....
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 291, The Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_291.html</link>
<description> S. 291 would establish a digital and wireless network technology program....
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 362, The 10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_362.html</link>
<description> H.R. 362 would authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers....
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 363, The Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act - Cost per Average Family: $8.65</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_363.html</link>
<description> H.R. 363 would authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships....
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 1215, The Green Chemistry Research and Development Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $1.03</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_HR_1215.html</link>
<description> H.R. 1215 would authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2006 through 2008 for chemistry and chemical engineering research aimed at reducing or eliminating the use and production of hazardous substances (known as &amp;iquest;green chemistry&amp;iquest;). It would authorize funding for such green chemistry programs at four agencies: the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy (DOE), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the Environmental Protection Ag...
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5358, The Science and Mathematics Education for Competitiveness Act - Cost per Average Family: $15.49</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_HR_5358.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5358 would reauthorize certain programs carried out by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The bill would direct the NSF to continue funding for its division of undergraduate education and would specifically authorize appropriations for three grant or scholarship programs carried out by that division. In addition, the bill would direct the NSF to continue operating its centers for research on learning and education improvement and to allocate at least 1.5 percent of amounts appropriated ...
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5356, The Early Career Research Act - Cost per Average Family: $11.25</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_HR_5356.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5356 would authorize appropriations for the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research grant programs....
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>H.R. 5672, The Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $342.21</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_HR_5672.html</link>
<description> H.R. 5672 spends money on the operations and activities of the Department of Commerce; the Department of Justice; the Department of State (except international narcotics control and international organizations and programs, migration and refugee assistance, nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programs, peacekeeping operations, the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund, and the Economic Support Fund); the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; the Nationa...
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 432, The Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2005 - Cost per Average Family: $7.91</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_SN_432.html</link>
<description> S. 432 would create a new grant program at the National Science Foundation (NSF) for educational institutions that serve minority students. Eligible institutions could use the funds to improve instructional capabilities and infrastructure related to digital and wireless technologies....
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2198, The PACE-Education Act - Cost per Average Family: $481.75</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_SN_2198.html</link>
<description> S. 2198 would establish programs to encourage postsecondary students to complete degrees in mathematics, science, and engineering; improve mathematics and science education for K-12 teachers; and encourage and support basic research in mathematics and science....
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>S. 2802, The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act of 2006 - Cost per Average Family: $295.51</title>
<link>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/109_SN_2802.html</link>
<description> S. 2802 would address the competitiveness of the United States in science, mathematics, and technology. For this purpose, the bill would authorize appropriations for the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) for fiscal years 2007 through 2011. It also would direct the President to convene a national summit on United States science and technology enterprises and establish a council on innovation and competitiveness....
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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