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Universities reach into pork barrel with help from friends in Congress.

Authors :
Goodwin, Irwin
Source :
Physics Today. Apr89, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p43. 3p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
1989

Abstract

Discusses appropriations from Congress to universities for academic buildings and research projects, called `academic pork.' A claim that earmarking funds for science and technology helps spread the money around is now being disputed by a study; Distribution of funds for research and development projects. INSET: Pork high on the 1989 funding menu..

Subjects

Subjects :
*SCIENCE & state
*RESEARCH funding
*ENDOWMENT of research
*FEDERAL aid to research
UNITED States federal budget

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00319228
Volume :
42
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Physics Today
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8905150602
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2810967
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