NAS, NAE, & IOM Presidents Salute Signing of America Competes Act
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August 9 -- The America Competes Act signed by President Bush today will help maintain and strengthen America's position in the global marketplace and pre-eminence in science and technology. On the bill’s passage, the presidents of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine thanked Congress, the many public policy and business groups who highlighted the urgent need for action, and the National Academies committee that contributed key recommendations in its report Rising Above the Gathering Storm.