| Geology &Politics |
| April 1997 | Table of Contents | Volume 42 | Number 4 |
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| Geology &Politics |
| April 1997 | Table of Contents | Volume 42 | Number 4 |
DEPARTMENTS
POLITICAL SCENE
Geoscience in the President's Budget Request
David Applegate
A Geologist in Congress: A Geotimes Interview with Rep.
Jim Gibbons
by Jonathan G. Price Rep. Jim Gibbons (R-Nev.) has the
distinction of being the only geologist in Congress. The freshman
congressman discusses the role of geology in his life and the
role of government in geoscience.
Mapping in the Information Age: The Role of the U.S.
Geological Survey
by Mark L. DeMulder, Wayne G. Rohde, & Jay Donnelly The
U.S. Geological Survey remains committed to providing high-
quality topographic maps. But the agency must also meet the
growing demand for geographic information in digital form.
Energy R&D: Investing in the Future
by Kyle Simpson Federal spending on energy research is
under siege. Are these programs corporate welfare or a key
investment in the nation's future?
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