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Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and other ex-national security officials have urged Congress to boost funding for federal scientific research, citing China's lead in critical technology fields. They want at least $16 billion for the National Science Foundation (NSF) in fiscal year 2025, fearing that the ongoing layoffs and budget cuts at the NSF could jeopardize U.S. competitiveness.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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