Friday, September 20, 2013

Republicans Block Science Laureate Vote Over Fear of Climate Stance | Alternet

Republicans Block Science Laureate Vote Over Fear of Climate Stance | Alternet
"It seemed entirely harmless: the creation of an honorary and unpaid position of science laureate of the  United States to travel around the country and inspire children to be future scientists.
But Republicans in Congress last week quashed the initiative, which had gained rare bipartisan support, on the grounds that a science laureate might support action on  climate change."

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