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APS Washington Office Launches Physics Frontline Blog. Check out the latest news, analysis and commentary on the intersection of physics and policy issues, including energy, innovation, climate change, basic research and nuclear.  Let your voice be heard. Make a comment! 

Reigniting Innovation Ecology
Nation Must "reignite its innovation ecology," says Argonne National Laboratory Director Eric Isaacs at the National Press Club in Washington DC.

The Senate Can Improve on the House Bill
Roll Call newspaper publishes op-ed by Nobel Laureate Burton Richter who writes about importance of funding basic and applied research in the climate bill.

 Tackling America’s 21st Century Challenges
American Innovation Task Force's Basic Research Brochure is now available.

Letter to President Obama
APS Among 200 U.S. Business, Scientific & Higher Education Organizations That Commend President Obama's Commitment to Scientific Research &  Innovation

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Rebuilding Science Infrastructure Creates Jobs
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Energy Future: Think Efficiency Report
A different take on energy efficiency

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