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December 20, 1999
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Time Out On Trade Talks
World Trade Organization meeting ended in disarray, but work on new trade agenda continues.
A Science Adviser For Justice
State Department details science priorities
December 13, 1999
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Clash Over Biotech Food Policies
Memoranda showing internal FDA dissent over regulating genetically engineered foods aired at hearings.
EPA struggles with human testing issue
December 6, 1999
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Labs Face Science/ Security Conflict
November 29, 1999
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World Trade Talks Begin
Activists are seeking review and reform of the World Trade Organization.
OSTP holds town meeting to air misconduct definition
Some firms cite financial and environmental benefits of innovative approach to regulation, others are skeptical.
November 22, 1999
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Project XL Draws Mixed Reviews
Some firms cite financial and environmental benefits of innovative approach to regulation, others are skeptical.
November 15, 1999
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'We Did Wrong'
DOE proposes to end fights over weapons workers' illness claims.
NIH unveils science education series
Insights: Less talk, more action
November 8, 1999
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NIH Scores Well In 2000 Budget
Other research-supporting agencies must settle for either single-digit or no budget increase.
November 1, 1999
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Globalization Of R&D Still Growing
Commerce Department study finds increasing foreign investment in U.S. has benefits as well as risks.
NSF's FastLane Gets Rosier Reviews
October 25, 1999
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Protecting Children's Health
EPA embarks on program to test industrial chemicals' impact on children.
Livestock Antibiotic Debate Heats Up
FDA, CDC, USDA, public interest groups dispute extent to which human illnesses are linked to animal antibiotic use.
October 18, 1999
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Improving Regulatory Compliance
State-federal project aims to overcome barriers to environmental compliance by batch chemical firms.
Insights: MTBE: Villain or victim?
October 11, 1999
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The Heft Of Weightless Research
NASA's Microgravity Research Program churns out data that can move research fields forward, leave controversy in wake.
NIH Peer Review System Under Scrutiny
Impenetrable report proposing overhaul of system raises chemists' alarm; institute backpedals furiously to contain damage.
Hysteria and dispassion in security matters
October 4, 1999
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Can DOE Science Survive Security?
National laboratory scientists fear onslaught of security restrictions will kill science.
September 27, 1999
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Reducing Greenhouse Gases
Corporate and state officials discuss strategies for cutting emissions in advance of regulation.
GAO reports Superfund cleanups going well
September 20, 1999
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NIH Director Speaks Of Success
Though questions linger about his future plans, Harold Varmus has made an indelible mark on federal health agency.
Insights: Dilemma over malaria
September 13, 1999
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EPA's Enforcement Success Illusive
Agency has instituted several new policies to encourage compliance, but seemingly intractable problems remain.
September 6, 1999
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Tight Times For Federal Research
Administration charges House with decimating its R&D budget, Senate provides some relief.
August 30, 1999
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Defending The Environment
Docket of Justice Department's Environment & Natural Resources Division pushes the envelope.
August 23, 1999
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Linking Emissions, Toxicity, People
Now air pollution risk can be ranked on a home computer.
August 16, 1999
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CNSF Seeks Larger Environmental Role
Approval of NSB task force report gives agency blueprint for increasing support of environmental research and education.
Changes Suggested For Food Safety System
Clinton Administration says current system is working, with modifications, but some say a complete overhaul is needed.
Insights: Congress stingy on science funding despite budget surplus
August 9, 1999
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Case Grows For Climate Change
New evidence leads to increasing concern that human-induced global warming from CO2 emissions is already here.
Hindsights: Bioterrorism: Very tough choices
August 2, 1999
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Tax cuts, security top congressional agenda
Performance, regulation of genetic tests become critical as Human Genome Project nears completion.
July 26, 1999
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Genetic Testing Challenges
Performance, regulation of genetic tests become critical as Human Genome Project nears completion.
National Science Foundation cost sharing: Few perfect answers
July 19, 1999
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Varmus Pushes Hard For E-Biomed
NIH director's online publishing proposal gets some kudos, but many commercial and scientific society publishers are up in arms.
NIH leads government in technology transfer
Prescription for a global biotechnology dialogue
July 12, 1999
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Chemical Accident Plans Go On The Web
EPA begins to sort through mailbags, placing accident risk management plans on the Internet--but without accident scenarios.
R&D investment urged for U.S. economic growth
July 5, 1999
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EPA Revises NOx Cut Plans
Agency proposes amended plan for reducing emissions after two court decisions that questioned how air standards are set.
McCain blasts 'pork' in spending bills
June 28, 1999
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Another Stab At Superfund Reform
Congress is trying to reauthorize Superfund, but there is little chance a bill will pass.
Workshop appraises 'benchmarking' of U.S. research
June 21, 1999
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Environment And The Bottom Line
Rand study of four leading companies shows environmental concerns are being joined to overall corporate planning.
NIH considers setting up graduate school
The other side of Cuban travel
June 14, 1999
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Advising The Presidents
Role of science advice in White House undergoes change as Neal Lane approaches one year in office.
EU, U.S. Clash Over Environmental Policies
Hindsights: Chemicals and bombs: A worrisome combination
June 7, 1999
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EPA's Sulfur Rule Sparks Debate
Agency plan to require 90% reduction of sulfur in gasoline draws harsh criticism from oil industry, some members of Congress.
Administration hears comments on research partnership report
Agency plan to require 90% reduction of sulfur in gasoline draws harsh criticism from oil industry, some members of Congress.
May 31, 1999
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Congress Is Giving Superfund Another Look
Congress holds up legislation suspending tariffs that help industry compete, chances of early action fade.
May 24, 1999
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Action On Tariff Cuts In Doubt
Congress holds up legislation suspending tariffs that help industry compete, chances of early action fade.
NSF unveils 50th-anniversary plans
May 17, 1999
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NIH Seeks More Public Input
Newly established Council of Public Representatives will advise agency on priority setting, other issues.
State Department Hears Criticism On Science Plan
Insights: Citizen inspections create more problems than solutions
May 10, 1999
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Chemical Testing Takes Two Paths
High-production-volume chemicals, endocrine disrupters are subjects of overlapping programs.
Lessons learned from Love Canal
Hindsights: Peace and science at the new millennium
May 3, 1999
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R&D Funding In Doldrums
Speakers at AAAS colloquium address imbalance of federal funding, flat budget numbers, and challenges of global economy.
Energy Department supports CO2 sequestration research
April 26, 1999
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Panel Considers Stem Cell Rules
Working group of NIH advisory committee meets to discuss draft guidelines for controversial research.
April 19, 1999
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Science Secrecy Wears Many Faces
AAAS/MIT conference illustrates complexity of issues surrounding secrecy, offers scant advice.
U.S. still out in the cold on chemical arms treaty
Insights: A matter of money and style
April 12, 1999
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Nuclear Waste Site Finally Opens
After 30 years and $2.2 billion, first deep underground repository opens doors.
ATP comes under scrutiny--again
April 5, 1999
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Food Safety Issues Spur New Testing
USDA's Pesticide Data Program, in collaboration with EPA and FDA, has grown in scope since 1991.
NIH program helps students 'bridge' difficult transitions
March 29, 1999
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U.S. Urged To Enhance Innovation Using Research
Chemicals implicated in amphibian decline
March 22, 1999
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GPRA Challenges Science Agencies
Performance plans are being finalized with Congress, which plans to link them to appropriations process.
March 15, 1999
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Biosafety Treaty Stalls
House hearing tackles safety, trade issues surrounding agricultural biotechnology
Insights: In the name of prudence, switch
March 8, 1999
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March 1, 1999
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Managing Risk
A meeting last month in Texas to discuss the risk and prevention of chemical accidents generated an angry chorus of mistrust.
February 22, 1999
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Environmental Issues Off To Stormy Start
Early congressional action on environmental bills shows little cooperation toward goals.
FDA's budget for 2000 seeks to strengthen science base
February 15, 1999
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R&D Growth Stalls In 2000 Budget
Total funding falls 1% as defense R&D takes a big cut, but other agencies get modest spending raises in fiscal 2000.
Insights: Pesticide brochure coming
February 8, 1999
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Stronger, Faster Computing For All
Supporters say federal research proposal will blast information technology into the next century.
Program fosters research in funding-starved states
February 1, 1999
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Research Targets Hazardous Waste
Superfund Basic Research Program proves its worth in terms of new cleanup technologies and in setting standards.
January 25, 1999
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Congressional Outlook '99
Science and technology may take a back seat to Social Security, health care reform, defense, and--of course-- the impeachment proceedings.
January 18, 1999
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Clock Ticking On Year-2000 Problem
Chemical safety board expert panel attempts to draw up chemical industry plan.
Consensus may be emerging on reducing greenhouse gases
Insights: Getting To Regulations
Perspective: What Did Vannevar Bush Really Do?
His 1945 report, 'Science, the Endless Frontier,' is overly credited for setting up current government research support models.
January 11, 1999
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Reflections Of An Artful Regulator
Leaving after more than five years, Assistant Administrator Lynn Goldman believes EPA is changing for the better.
DOE scientists give cautious nod to Yucca nuclear dumpsite
Library of Congress science policy unit downgraded
January 4, 1999
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Congress Revisits Database Bill
Scientists and lawyers question whether new database bill will retain last year's hard-won exceptions for science and research.
