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Politicians and scientists have an uneasy but convenient alliance, as science and technology increasingly influence government. This analysis explores the science-policy relationship, particularly concerning the Bush presidency.

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Area of Science:

Science policy
Political science
Government relations

Background:

Science and technology profoundly impact presidential and congressional business.
The relationship between political governance and scientific progress is complex and often uneasy.
An ongoing alliance of convenience exists between political institutions and scientific advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the critical role of scientific and technical factors in the Bush presidency.
To explore the future relationship between science and government.
To define the political framework governing science-policy interactions.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the science-policy landscape.
Review of scientific and technical factors influencing the Bush administration.
Documentation of president-elect Bush's science-policy commitments.

Main Results:

Scientific and technical issues are crucial for presidential administrations.
The relationship between science and government faces evolving challenges.
President-elect Bush made significant science-policy commitments.

Conclusions:

The alliance between science and political governance, though uneasy, is essential.
Understanding the political framework is key to effective science policy.
The Bush presidency highlighted the growing importance of science in governance.