Summarizes the research and development efforts involved in the 1975 annual federal budget proposals, including descriptions of priority national needs and funding of research programs. Included are statistics of actual and estimated expenses for the period from 1973 through 1975. (CC)

Federal government's and scientists'/engineers' viewpoints on governmental efforts to control flow of scientific/technical information are presented, including controls at hand, alternative control mechanisms, voluntary controls, and controls being fostered by the Department of Commerce. (SK)