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Cordes, Colleen – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
Many scientists and policymakers are urging the federal government to set priorities for the scientific projects the government should support, but few can agree on how those priorities should be determined or on how much say researchers should have in the process. (MLW)
Descriptors: Federal Aid, Federal Government, Higher Education, Legislators

Vincent, Trudy A. – American Psychologist, 1990
Describes what is involved in the Congressional policy-making process, and describes the Capitol Hill community. Discusses the human element that is inherent in understanding and representing constituencies and in attempting to translate the constituents' concerns into policy. Considers what role psychologists might play in this policy-making…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Community, Community Role, Federal Legislation