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A bill to provide for National Science Foundation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration utilization of the Arecibo Observatory.

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4/15/2008--Introduced.
Instructs the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to:
(1) ensure that the Arecibo Observatory, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, is fully funded to continue its research on Earth's ionosphere, its research in radio astronomy, and research o... morehide bill summary

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Introduced		Voted on by Senate		Voted on by House		Considered By President		Bill Becomes Law
April 15, 2008

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May 01, 2008 Send to Friend

On April 15, Clinton introduced a bill in the Senate â S.2862 â that directs the NSF to âensure that the Arecibo Observatory is fully funded. ...

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November 28, 2008 Save Arecibo!

The decision to ensure full funding currently rests upon votes in Congress on Senate Bill S. 2862 and House Resolution H.R. 3737. These bills desperately need more support. Please take a moment to help us SAVE ARECIBO. ...

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August 05, 2008 Save Arecibo

... computer analyzes, faces massive budget cuts that will END its ability to continue the search for life beyond Earth. The decision to ensure full funding currently rests upon votes in Congress on Senate Bill S.2862 and House Resolution.

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July 28, 2008 Please Save Arecibo

I am writing to urge you to co-sponsor Senate Bill S. 2862 which directs the National Science Foundation to fully fund the Arecibo Observatory which is currently threatened with closure. Numerous reasons exist to justify continued ...

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