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Science policy. Clinton's science legacy: ending on a high note
Science (New York, N.Y.)
|February 24, 2001
Summary
President Bill Clinton
Area of Science:
- Science policy
- Government R&D funding
- Scientific research enterprise
Background:
- Initial perceptions of President Clinton's stance on science policy were ambivalent.
- The U.S. government's R&D enterprise faced significant challenges during his term.
Discussion:
- President Clinton and Vice President Al Gore navigated the nation's R&D through a critical decade.
- Their administration's approach to science policy garnered respect from the research community.
Key Insights:
- Despite mixed reviews, Clinton's presidency is recognized for its positive impact on science.
- The administration successfully managed a substantial R&D budget exceeding $80 billion.
Outlook:
- The legacy of the Clinton-Gore administration in science policy is viewed more favorably than initially anticipated.
- Future science policy may draw lessons from this period of productive, albeit perilous, R&D management.
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