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The National Nanotechnology Initiative: Overview, Reauthorization, and Appropriations Issues

Categories: Environment,Govt Finance,Health/Medical,Manufacturing,Science/Technology

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/RL34401.pdf

Describes the history, structure, and funding of government-supported nanotechnology initiatives and controversies surrounding the need for continued government support.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists