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Peer reviewedWalsh, John – Science, 1978
It appears that Thomas R. Pickering, a career foreign service officer with no science in his background, has been nominated as the new head of the Federal science bureau. This is a discussion of the past and future importance of that office. (BB)
Descriptors: Federal Government, Governance, Policy, Policy Formation
Peer reviewedWalsh, John – Science, 1977
A description of the events occurring between the Congress and the Science Educational Directorate of the National Science Foundation from May 1975 to June 1977 are detailed. Issues facing a new director include: funding and budget problems, internal resentment and the proper federal role in curriculum development. (BT)
Descriptors: Accountability, Agencies, Curriculum Development, Federal Government
Peer reviewedCrawford, Mark – Science, 1988
Discusses a move by the Office of Management and Budget to move the 43-year-old National Technical Information Service (NTIS) out of the government. Describes some of the pros and cons of such a change. (TW)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Federal Aid, Federal Government, Government Role
