War Effort Shapes U.S. Budget, With Some Program Casualties.

Reports the government policies on bioterrorism, nanotechnology and space science in the U.S. Financial plans for combat terrorism research; Constraints imposed by slumping economy and increased security demands to scientists; Details on research programs by the National Science Foundation. INSETS: NSF Shines Brightest in New Good-Government Scorecard.;White House Wants to Shuffle, But Will Congress Dance?.