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Tag: H.R. 4186
Proposed U.S. law would weaken and postpone public access to publicly funded research
UncategorizedThis week the U.S. House Representatives introduced H.R. 4186, the Frontiers in Innovation, Research, Science and Technology Act of 2014 (FIRST Act). The stated goal of the proposed law — “to provide for investment in innovation through scientific research and development, [and] to improve the competitiveness of the United States — is worthy and well…