Interesting article on the National Academies in today's NYT

[Dave Farber <dave () farber net>]

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> Dr. Farber -- thought you'd be interested in this article if you haven't 
> seen it already.
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> Regards,
> -David
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> An Assertive Scientific Advisory Group Challenges Federal Policies
>
> By PHILIP M. BOFFEY
> Published: May 9, 2005
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> The National Academy of Sciences, once thought of as a timid, somnolent
> adviser on national affairs, has shown an unusually tough and
> independent streak in recent weeks. In rapid succession the academy's
> operating arm, the National Research Council, has criticized some pet
> projects and policies of powerful federal agencies and even the White
> House. That is a welcome onslaught of truth-telling at a time when rabid
> partisans routinely shade the facts for political gain.
>
> [...]
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> http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/09/opinion/09mon4.html

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