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Washington DC (SPX) Feb 22, 2011 The American Geophysical Union (AGU) has endorsed President Barack Obama's 2012 budget request, specifically noting its recognition of the critical impact scientific research has on economic competitiveness, national security and public health. AGU is the world's largest organization of Earth and space scientists.
"AGU applauds the President's commitment to increasing support for the National Science Foundation, the DOE Office of Science, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Institute of Standards and Technology--as well as his dedication to improving STEM education" said Christine McEntee, AGU's Executive Director.
"As the nation struggles to deal with impacts of climate change in everything from agriculture to energy and transportation, increases for the Global Change Research Program that support the new NOAA Climate Service and Department of Interior Climate Centers will be especially critical."
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