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ARTICLES OVER THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS
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December 18, 2009 Capitol Update
Energy Independence Legislation Framework Released; Small Nuclear Reactors Explored; White House “Open Government” Directive; Science Committee Chair to Retire; “Annual Energy Outlook 2010”

December 11, 2009 Capitol Update
ASME 2010-2011 Federal Fellowship; Science & Engineering Funding Advances; ARPA-E Funding Opportunities Announced; USPTO to Expedite “Green” Technologies Applications; “Moon Work” Design Contest

December 4, 2009 Capitol Update
“Educate to Innovate” Campaign; Reducing GHG Emissions; Energy & Water Research and Natural Gas Turbines Bills; Reducing Emissions Costs; $18M for Small Business Clean Energy Innovation Projects

November 20, 2009 Capitol Update
U.S./China Announce Joint Energy Plans; Bipartisan Clean Energy Legislation; Small Reactor Legislation; NASA’s Ares Rockets Ranked #1; New Exec. Dir. for DOE Loan Guarantee Program; and more