The Blue Print
on Commerce, Science & Transport:
Waste removal, oil, the fate of programs like NASA, transportation, and trade are all issues that fall into the hands of the Commerce Science and Transportation Committee (CST). The decisions they make have the power to get the nation out of economic hardships.
One of the major issues in line to be discussed is the way funding will be given in regards to scientific research. It has been said that without funding it will be hard for America to continue to progress as a strong nation.
The stimulus package has dedicated sixteen billion dollars to scientific research. Conservatives believe that this funding should be set-up in a free market system where funding is given to projects based on their importance.
Liberals are in support of federal funding in all areas of science. Many discoveries have been made through a federally funded system, which is the liberal’s reason for wanting to stick with the previous method.
The CST will be trying to design a funding schedule that can satisfy both parties. The other main area of focus will be waste disposal, and oil. Groups such as The Green Peace Lobbyists, and the Kato Institute will be highly involved in this committee’s actions.
Green Peace Lobbyist will try and lobby in favor of increased government spending, while Cato wants to see no more government investment for scientific research. Their lobbying actions will be largely influential.
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