Saturday, February 28, 2009

Science Got Stimulated

Looks like we are back in the business of science. So, another round of clapping that Bush is long gone would be appropriate at this time. According to Wired:
Environmental Protection Agency: $7 billion stimulus. $2.7 billion increase in new budget, which is a 35% increase, and a total budget of $10.5 billion National Science Foundation: $3 billion stimulus. 8.5% increase in budget for a total budget of $10 billion. NASA: $1 billion stimulus. $700 million added to its $18 billion budget. Department of Energy: $39 billion stimulus. $2.4 billion added to budget.
A budget is a document of priorities, and it's good to see science get some much needed attention. Any NASA people out there think NASA came out well, or did you hope for a lot more?

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