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ARTICLES OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS
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October 2, 2009 Capitol Update
Climate/Energy Bill Introduced in Senate; Energy and Water Conference Completed; Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship; NASA's Constellation Program; EPA Announces Research Strategy; and more

September 25, 2009 Capitol Update
ASME Fellow Nominated to Lead ARPA-E; National Innovation Strategy Grid Report Released by Commerce Dept.; House Takes up CR for FY10 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule; and more
 
September 18, 2009 Capitol Update
Briefings Focused on Energy Efficiency; Advanced Vehicle Technology Act Passed; "Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee" Released; DOE's Biological Research Programs; and more
 
September 11, 2009 Capitol Update
Gallagher Nominated for NIST Post; DOE’s ‘Race to the Top’; Hybrid Truck Bill Passed; Energy Consumption Reduced; Federal S&E Funding Decline; Top NNSA Official to Remain in Obama Administration