If you haven't, go and read to evolgen's entries on the Specter-Harkin Amendment that successfuly passed in the Senate to increase the NIH budget. Next up is the House. If you care about basic research in the biomedical sciences contact your local reps pronto.
Contact Your US Representative about the NIH Budget (@ evolgen)
The First Step in Increasing the NIH Budget (@ evolgen)
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