Congress needs more science expertise.

I wrote this OpEd for MinnPost on science and Congress. Please go read it and comment!

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As a retired lawyer, I have the right to say this. More scientists, more businessmen, more almost anything but LESS LAWYERS!

By Sylvester B (not verified) on 08 Feb 2014 #permalink