Legislation by Congress 109th | 110th DTV Transition: Information for Consumers The FY 2009 Budget Proposal to Support U.S. Basic Research Science, Technology, and Innovation Tuesday, March 11, 2008 10:00 AM SR - 253 View Archive Webcast   The Committee will explore the importance of basic research to U.S. competitiveness. The hearing will examine research and development budgets at agencies in the Committee’s jurisdiction, particularly the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), as well as interagency science programs addressing climate change, nanotechnology, and information technology.     Witnesses Opening Remarks Panel 1 Dr. Arden L. Bement Jr. Director National Science Foundation Dr. James M. Turner Acting Director National Institute of Standards and Technology Dr. John Marburger III Director Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President

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