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History shows that stacking federal science advisory committees doesn't work

  • Written by Donald Boesch, Professor of Marine Science, University of Maryland
imageScientists provide key input to government agencies on issues such as improving oil spill prevention and response after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster.U.S. Coast Guard

Scientists are busy people, but every year thousands donate many hours of their time without payment to advise Congress and federal government agencies. They provide input on...

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