• Basic research is essential to achieving our national goals of improved health, environment, prosperity, national security, and quality of life

• Strong National Commitment to Fundamental Science Continues

• Basic Research shows the largest Percentage Increase in S&T Budget +3.5%

• Academic R&D Increased at More than Twice Inflation +7.0%

• Fraction of Merit Reviewed Research Continues to Increase +3.0%

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