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Federal and Non-Federal Support of University Based Research

Description: While the federal government continues to be the primary supporter of university based research and development (R&D), the financial composition of support for university-based research has changed considerably over the past 31 years. This report discusses national R&D expenditures for university based research, which reached $36.333 billion in 2002.
Date: June 4, 2004
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal R&D Funding Under a Continuing Resolution

Description: This report discusses the continuing resolution, or CR (P.L. 109-383, H.J.Res. 102) which provides spending at FY2006 levels (through February 15, 2007), for those agencies lacking enacted FY2007 appropriations bills.
Date: December 14, 2006
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2004

Description: This report provides an overview of Federal Research and Development funding for FY2004.
Date: April 9, 2003
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2005

Description: This report discusses federal research and development (R&D) funding for FY2005. The Bush Administration requested $131.9 billion in R&D funding for FY2005. This was $5.9 billion above the estimated $126 billion that was appropriated for federal R&D in FY2004.
Date: February 2, 2005
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2006

Description: This report discusses federal research and development (R&D) funding. The Bush Administration has requested $132.2 billion in federal research and development (R&D) funding for FY2006. This sum represents a $505 million increase over the FY2005 estimated funding level of $131.7 billion. In real dollars, total federal R&D would decline for the first time since FY1996.
Date: October 26, 2005
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2006

Description: This report discusses federal research and development (R&D) funding. The Bush Administration requested $132.4 billion in R&D funding for FY2006. This sum represents a $400 million increase over the FY2005 estimated funding level of $132 billion.
Date: February 1, 2006
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2007

Description: This report discusses federal research and development (R&D) funding. As in the recent past, the FY2007 increase over the FY2006 estimated funding levels is due to significant funding increases in the Department of Defense (DOD) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) space vehicles development program.
Date: May 2, 2006
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Federal Research and Development Funding: FY2007

Description: This report discusses federal research and development (R&D) funding. The Bush Administration requested $137.2 billion in R&D funding for FY2007. This sum represents a 2.6% increase over the estimated $133.7 billion that was approved in FY2006. As in the recent past, the FY2007 increase over the FY2006 estimated funding levels is due to significant funding increases in the Department of Defense (DOD) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA’s) space vehicles development pro… more
Date: March 28, 2006
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Manipulating Molecules: Federal Support for Nanotechnology Research

Description: The Bush Administration has requested $1.277 billion for nanotechnology research for FY2007. Nanotechnology is a newly emerging field of science where scientists and engineers are beginning to manipulate matter at the molecular and atomic levels in order to obtain materials and systems with significantly improved properties. Scientists note that nanotechnology is still in its infancy, with large scale practical applications 10 to 30 year away. Congressional concerns include funding for the Nati… more
Date: March 29, 2006
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Manipulating Molecules: The National Nanotechnology Initiative

Description: The Administration has requested $498 million for nanotechnology research, a $228 million increase over FY2000. Nanotechnology is a newly emerging field of science where scientists and engineers are beginning to manipulate matters at the molecular and atomic level in order to obtain materials and systems with significantly improved properties. Ten nanometers is equal to one-thousandths the diameter of human hair.
Date: September 20, 2000
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Research and Development Funding: Fiscal Year 1998

Description: President Clinton requested $75.469 billion for R&D in FY1998, a 2.2% increase over FY1997. However, this request would have increased the actual conduct of R&D less than 2.2% due to a proposed 50% increase associated with upfront funding for major research facilities, mostly in DOE.
Date: December 17, 1997
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Research and Development Funding: Fiscal Year 2000

Description: The Administration requested $78.242 billion for research and development (R&D) in FY2000, 1.3% below the FY1999 estimated level of $79.267 billion. As with past proposals, the Administration requested an increase for civilian R&D, 3% to $39.761 billion, while overall defense R&D would decline 5.3% to $38.481 billion.
Date: October 15, 1999
Creator: Davey, Michael E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Background and Legal Issues Related to Stem Cell Research

Description: In August 2001, President Bush announced that federal funds, with certain restrictions, may be used to conduct research on human embryonic stem cells. Federal research is limited to “the more than 60” existing stem cell lines that were derived (1) with the informed consent of the donors; (2) from excess embryos created solely for reproductive purposes; and (3) without any financial inducements to the donors. No federal funds may be used for the derivation or use of stem cell lines derived from … more
Date: June 12, 2002
Creator: Duffy, Diane T
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Army's Future Combat System (FCS): Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report describes the Future Combat System (FCS) program, which was to be the Army's major research, development, and acquisition program consisting of 14 manned and unmanned systems linked by an extensive communications and information network. This report describes the proposed restructuring of the FCS program, announced by Secretary of Defense Gates in April 2009, which includes modernizing outdated equipment and re-evaluating vehicle design strategy. This report will be superseded by a … more
Date: May 29, 2009
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Army's Future Combat System (FCS): Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report describes the Future Combat System (FCS) program, which was to be the Army's major research, development, and acquisition program consisting of 14 manned and unmanned systems linked by an extensive communications and information network.
Date: March 13, 2009
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Army's Future Combat System (FCS): Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report describes the Future Combat System (FCS) program, which was to be the Army's major research, development, and acquisition program consisting of 14 manned and unmanned systems linked by an extensive communications and information network. This report describes the proposed restructuring of the FCS program, announced by Secretary of Defense Gates in April 2009, which includes modernizing outdated equipment and re-evaluating vehicle design strategy.
Date: August 3, 2009
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Program: Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report looks at the history and current need for a Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. Potential issues for Congress include the role of the GCV and the need for the program in a downsized Army that will likely have fewer heavy brigade combat teams (HBCTs).
Date: February 28, 2014
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Program: Background and Issues for Congress

Description: Report that looks at the history and current need for a Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. Potential issues for Congress include the role and need for the GCV in a downsized Army that will likely have fewer heavy brigade combat teams (HBCTs).
Date: June 14, 2013
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Program: Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report looks at the history and current need for a Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. Potential issues for Congress include the role and need for the GCV in a downsized Army that will likely have fewer heavy brigade combat teams (HBCTs).
Date: December 27, 2011
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) Program: Background and Issues for Congress

Description: This report examines the history and current need for a Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. Potential issues for Congress include the role and need for the GCV in a downsized Army that will likely have fewer heavy brigade combat teams (HBCTs).
Date: January 2, 2013
Creator: Feickert, Andrew
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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