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The Federal Role in Technology Development (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date July 30, 2002
Report Number 95-50
Authors Wendy H. Schacht, Resources, Science and Industry Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

The federal government has traditionally played a role in fostering technological progress. This has involved both direct federal research and development (R&D) funding and indirect measures that create incentives for increased private sector investments in innovation. However, this mix of initiatives was challenged since the 104th Congress. While support for all on-going efforts continues, some programs have been funded at reduced levels. However, since FY2001, appropriations appear to have reversed this trend.