Congress studies national science policy

What is the appropriate relation between science and government? Several groups in Washington are now exploring this question. For example, the House Subcommittee on Science, Research and Development, headed by Rep. Emilio Q. Daddario (D. Conn.) believes the National Science Foundation should take a major role in developing our nation’s science resources and policies. His report urges NSF to put aside its passive role and put added emphasis in the areas of engineering and the social sciences. NSF director Haworth and others in government generally agree with the thrust of the report while having reservations in some particulars. Meanwhile, groups in Congress, headed by Senators Harris (D. Okla.) and Nelson (D. Wis.) and Rep. Reuss (D. Wis.) are actively discussing the entire government‐science interface.

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