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Pres. Obama began his term with a speech emphasizing alternative energy, health care and a focus on education. What's the future of stem cells and other issues that frustrated scientists during the Bush administration?
January 21, 2009 |
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Tech-savvy Pres. Barack Obama quickly revamps the chief executive Web site, but finds that when it comes to technology at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, change (such as laptops for his staff) will come more slowly
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Pres. Barack Obama underscored his campaign promises to reform health care and develop alternative energy
In fact, just the opposite may be true
House Dems push for more than $80 billion in stimulus money for big tech projects
Scientists tell Pres. Barack Obama how the space agency could help solve the world's number-one problem
A decision must be made by the next chief executive soon on the space shuttle's fate, for starters
President Obama has said that preventing and reversing global warming will be a top priority in his administration
Retired Air Force major general Scott Gration has been asked to head NASA under President Barack Obama
Anti-tobacco advocate tapped for Number 2 health slot, campaign tech advisor to run FCC
Lovers of analog TV may get a reprieve from the scheduled February 18 transition to digital television
Stanford University biologist Sharon Long, a science advisor to the Barack Obama campaign, talks about science in the upcoming administration
What is in store for environmental policy in the new Obama administration?
President Barack Obama yesterday put all pending regulatory changes on hold until he has a chance to review them
Tech and environmental impact
The inaugural parade in Washington, D.C., offered space buffs a glimpse into the future
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