 Research, Development, and Innovation:
Washington Update
Homeland Security funds continued to surge, Defense recovers lost ground after decade of stagnant funding, other R&D funding remains flat.
As the U.S. Congress adjourned for its August recess, only two final appropriations bills had been passed into law (Interior and Environment, and Legislative Branch).
After several years of double-digit budget increases, investment in the Department of Homeland Security's R&D programs would slow dramatically.
This memo provides general guidance for FY 07 R&D programs, and the interagency R&D efforts that should receive special focus in agency budget requests.
 Workforce Development and Education: Washington Update
Inside View Reviews...
On August 8, 2005, President Bush signed into law the first comprehensive energy legislation in a decade.
 The Washington Buzz: Innovation and
Competitiveness
Summer of 2005 has seen lots of buzz and hand wringing about
the state of U.S. innovation and competitiveness, and the worry
will extend into the fall:
TechVision21 Welcomes Carol Ann Meares as Vice President for Policy!
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