Scientists: we need help: much 'unfinished
business' for the next administration.
by Erwin, Sandra I.
The nation's top scientists called for the next administration
to reinvigorate government's focus on critical research areas and
to help restore the credibility of the United States as a world leader
in high technology. They lamented that the Bush administration since
9/11 has diverted resources from key scientific efforts and is leaving
much unfinished business in areas such as climate change, homeland
security, disaster preparedness and health care.
At the annual forum of the American Association for the Advancement
of Science, panelists suggested that much work will need to be done to
make up for Washington's inaction with regard to science,
technology and innovation. Researchers stressed that U.S. policy on
climate change, stem cell research, energy, and other critical
science-related issues has been characterized by political obstruction
and inertia, and that the upcoming presidential election presents the
science and engineering community an opportunity to navigate a new
course.
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