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IP: NRC CALLS FOR NEW BUDGETING PROCESS FOR R&D
From: Dave Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu>
Date: Wed, 06 Dec 1995 02:45:27 -0500
NRC CALLS FOR NEW BUDGETING PROCESS FOR R&D The National Research Council released a report Nov. 29 calling for a single budget that combines all sources of federal funding for science and technology projects, saying such a change is necessary if the U.S. is to remain the world leader in R&D. "Such a process would allow trade-offs to be made across agencies, programs, and research institutions, freeing funds for new initiatives by reducing or ending projects that have become a lower priority or for which there are better alternatives," says the report. For starters, NRC calles for changes in accounting procedures: "Almost half (of the annual federal R&D budget) is spent on activities -- such as establishing production lines and developing operational systems for new aircraft and weapons systems -- that do not involve the creation of new knowledge or technologies." Eliminating funding for these activities would free up $35- to $40-billion a year for R&D. (BNA Daily Environment Report 30 Nov 95 A3)
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