Present U.S. administrative plans to reduce the number of advisory and interagency coordinating bodies may have negative consequences in the science areas. The U.S. Climate Program is a complex interagency program with activities in many agencies. There is concern that following current policies could severely limit this program. (MA)

The U.S. imports more than half its fish foods per year. As a result, the federal government is now showing an interest in aquaculture and has designated the Department of Agriculture as the lead agency for research, extension, and education. Catfish, salmon, and oyster farming are given as examples. (MA)

A National Health Insurance (NHI) bill is discussed. Such a law would address primarly two issues: financial coverage for catastrophic illness and some broadening of entitlements for ambulatory care. Current need, financial support, Federal and local planning and priority objectives are reviewed. (Author/EB)

The importance of applied research to the technical and political support of energy conservation programs is discussed. Past, present, and future examples of applied fuel conservation research are presented and a means of institutionalizing these research efforts into a long range program is suggested. (MDR)