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Published online 13 November 2006 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news061113-1

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US science meets new paymasters

Democratic-led Congress could shake up funding for science agencies.

When the Democrats take control of Congress in January, they will also gain control over the nation's purse strings. Scientists should take note.

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