| Nov. 19, 2020
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Chairwoman Johnson and Ranking Member Lucas comment on NSF decision to decommission Arecibo observatory
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Rep. Frank Lucas, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2020
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NM Delegation Announces Albuquerque is Finalist to Host U.S. Space Command and Urges Air Force to Utilize New Mexico's Unique Space Assets for New Headquarters
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2020
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Garcia Named GOP Science Committee Conferee on NDAA
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Rep. Frank Lucas, ...
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce - Chairwomen Johnson and Stevens criticize appointment of Dr. Jason Richwine for new senior NIST role
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Rep. Haley Stevens, ...
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| Nov. 9, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on Pfizer, BioNTech Vaccine Announcement
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Oct. 27, 2020
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Khanna Introduces Groundbreaking 21 St Century Jobs Package
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Rep. Ro Khanna
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| Oct. 16, 2020
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Rutherford, Boyle Introduce Lung Cancer Legislation
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Rep. John Rutherford
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| Oct. 15, 2020
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Hyde-Smith: MIss. Awarded $2.1 Million To Reduce DNA, Forensic Backlogs
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| Oct. 14, 2020
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Rosen Holds Virtual Roundtable with STEM Business Leaders
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Sen. Jacky Rosen
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| Oct. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Chicago's own Andrea Ghez made history yesterday by becoming the fourth woman in history to be awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for her work studying black holes. Congratulations Andrea--keep making Illinois proud!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "My inquiry of top vax companies showed need for stronger standards & transparency amid Pres. Trump's pressure to cut corners. Pleased to see updated FDA guidance adheres to scientific integrity & will boost public confidence for a safe & effective vaccine."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 6, 2020
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House Intelligence Committee Report Recommends Reforms for Intelligence Agencies To Keep Pace on Research and Development, and Scientific and Technological Research
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Rep. Jim Himes, ...
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| Oct. 6, 2020
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Pelosi Statement on White House Blocking New Guidelines for Emergency Approval of Coronavirus Vaccine
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Oct. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Especially in a pandemic, Americans rely on the expertise of federal public health agencies to provide accurate, scientific information to keep them safe. But we have seen several troubling interventions by the White House in scientific aspects of the #COVID19 response."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 3, 2020
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Lawmakers introduce bipartisan resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Rep. Frank Lucas, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2020
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Chairs Johnson and Foster express disapproval of proposed rule to restrict visas for international students
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Sept. 29, 2020
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Heinrich Backs Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights And Climate Recovery Planning
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| Sept. 29, 2020
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Congressman Fulcher Introduces Resolution Recognizing National Forensic Science Week
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Rep. Russ Fulcher
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| Sept. 28, 2020
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Higgins Introduces Bill to Stop Foreign Nations from Stealing Intellectual Property
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Rep. Glen Higgins
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| Sept. 26, 2020
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Coons, Delegation Announce $1.5M Federal Grant to Delaware Innovation Space, Launching Hard Science Startup Accelerator
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Sen. Chris Coons, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2020
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Wicker, Schatz, Rubio Introduce AQUAA Act to Advance American Aquaculture
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Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2020
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Combat Administration's Politics-Before-Science Response to Covid-19
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Sept. 24, 2020
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New Bipartisan Bill Would Aid Bone Marrow & Cord Blood Transplants
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Sen. Jack Reed, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Trump Receives Medication Made Possible by Fetal Stem Cells; All Americans Deserve the Same Access
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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| Sept. 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Francis Collins, Dir. of the National Institutes of Health - E&C GOP Leaders Ask How NIH and FBI Keep Foreign Influence Out of Biomedical Research
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Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
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| Sept. 23, 2020
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Congressman Fulcher Introduces Nuclear Energy Bill
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Rep. Russ Fulcher
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| Sept. 23, 2020
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Tweet - "By insisting that political hacks approve it and not scientists, President Trump is just endangering more lives. We need a safe and proven vaccine. Not an "it is what it is" vaccine."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 23, 2020
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Tweet - "By insisting that political hacks approve it and not scientists, President Trump is just endangering more lives. We need a safe and proven vaccine. Not an "it is what it is" vaccine."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - E&C GOP Leaders Ask How NIH and FBI Keep Foreign Influence Out of Biomedical Research
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Rep. Steven Guthrie, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Call On Republicans To Stand For Science And Support Bill To Stop Political Interference In COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Democrats Call On Republicans to Stand for Science, Support Bill to Stop Trump Administration's Political Interference in COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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Congressional App Challenge Competition Open to 2nd District High School Students
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 22, 2020
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As COVID-19 Deaths Reach 200,000, Heinrich Pushes For A Task Force To Investigate Trump Administration's Political Interference In Pandemic Response
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Sept. 21, 2020
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Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $1.4 Million to Support Communities in Kennebec and Cumberland Counties Harmed by COVID-19
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Sen. Angus King, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2020
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Hearing of the Space Subcommittee of House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Babin, Hearing on NASA Cybersecurity
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Rep. Brian Babin
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| Sept. 18, 2020
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Congressmen Cohen Announces Antibiotic Research Grant to St. Jude
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Gardner, Markey, Tillis, and Peters Applaud Senate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Research Workforce and Institutions
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Sen. Ed Markey, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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House Science Bills on Space Weather and Election Technology Pass the House
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Rep. Frank Lucas, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke to @SteveFDA about political pressure from the President & how it is shaking public trust in the scientific integrity of the #COVID19 vaccine approval process. We can't cut corners or permit politics to undermine FDA's duty to ensure safety & efficacy of a vax we all seek."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Congressmen Cohen Announces $2.5 Million in NIH Grants for St. Jude and UTHSC
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Cortez Masto Applauds Over $1 Million in Grants for Health Research
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Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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| Sept. 16, 2020
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Menendez Reintroduces Tourette Syndrome Bill to Ramp-Up Federal Efforts to Develop New Treatments
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Congressmen Cohen Announces NIH Grants for University of Tennessee Health Science Center
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Here is a literal smoke signal from the West telling lawmakers to #ActOnClimate. It's time to wake up. Science knows."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Neil Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction and Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Chair Grijalva, Rep. Huffman Seek Explanation From NOAA Following Political Hire of Climate Denier David Legates to Leadership Role
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Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Wicker, Cantwell Introduce Forensic Research and Standards Legislation
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Chairwoman Johnson and ranking member Lucas introduce forensic science research and standards legislation
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Rep. Frank Lucas, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Announces Molecular Research Grant to St. Jude
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump: Science knows. You don't. Democrats will act. You won't."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - New Internal Documents Show White House Advancing Ideologically Motivated Restrictions on Medical Research That Defy Science
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2020
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Murray: "The Trump Administration Needs to Leave the Science to the Scientists, Immediately, Full Stop."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Hearing of the Energy Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Lucas, Hearing on DOE's Biological and Environmental Research Program
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Rep. Frank Lucas
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Hearing of the Energy Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Fletcher, Hearing on Biological Research at the DOE and the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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SSOCC hearing wrap up: Americans can safely vote in-person -- that's science
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Rep. Steve Scalise, ...
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Francis Collins, Dir, of the National Institute of Health - Chairwoman Johnson and chairman Foster call for scientific integrity and transparency in NIH funding policy
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Announces $4.9 Million Grant to St. Jude for Aging Research
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Gardner, Sinema, Cramer, and Heinrich Launch U.S. Senate Space Force Caucus
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Sen. Kevin Cramer, ...
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Announces Sickle Cell Disease Grant
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Last week, I wrote the CEOs of companies with #COVID19 vaccine candidates asking how they will ensure scientific integrity amid political pressure from Pres. Trump. We all want a safe & effective vaccine quickly, but we cannot rush an unproven product as a campaign strategy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "We all want a safe & effective vaccine for #COVID19. But Pres. Trump is eroding public confidence by pressuring the FDA. I wrote to the companies with vax candidates asking how they will maintain scientific integrity & not cut corners in the face of Trump's political pressure."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 3, 2020
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Letter to Stephane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, Inc,, Pascral Soriot, CEO of AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Paul Hudson, CEO of Sanofi, Emma Walmsley, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, Kenneth Frazier, Chairman and CEO of Merck & Co. Inc, Albert Broula, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, Inc,, Stanley Erck, President and CEO of Novavax, Inc, Joanne Waldstreicher, Chief Medical Officer of Johnson & Johnson - Durbin To Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies: How Will You Ensure Scientific Integrity In Face Of Political Pressure From President Trump?
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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UConn Receives $8 Million to Continue Air Force Research Lab Project in Advanced Manufacturing
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Announces UTHSC Grant to Study Hypertension
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "The #CaseForClimateAction was developed with input from a big, broad coalition including: ; unions ; activists ; farmers ; mayors ; scientists ; environmental justice communities The @SenDemsClimate plan for climate action "
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 23, 2020
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DeLauro Condemns the Administration Politicizing COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Reps. Fitzpatrick, Peters, McBath, Eshoo Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Data Sharing Efforts Crucial to Combatting the COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Lucy McBath, ...
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Bennet Tours State-of-the-Art Electric Vehicle Battery Research Facility and Manufacturing Line at Solid Power in Louisville
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Announces Research Grant to St. Jude
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Rubio, Cruz, Cornyn, Scott Introduce Resolution Commending SpaceX and Nasa's Mission to the International Space Station
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Sen. John Cornyn, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Sens. Coons, Durbin Announce Legislation to Expand Federal R&D, Extend Tech Economy to More Cities Across America
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Sen. Chris Coons
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Lucas: Interagency Council for Advancing Meteorological Services will Improve U.S. Forecasting Abilities
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Rep. Frank Lucas
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Senator Collins Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Support U.S. Research Community Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| Aug. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Wrote in @FoxNews about the coming #coronavirus vaccine and how it's the key to beating this virus once and for all. It will allow us to fully reopen the economy and to return to normal life. Take the vaccine -- I certainly will."
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Sen. John Barrasso
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Bost Announces SIU Research Grant
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Aug. 13, 2020
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Congressman Cohen Announces Vision Research Grant to UTHSC
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Rep. Steve Cohen
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