April 13, 2001

Bush Taps Businessman for Technology Post

By RON SOUTHWICK

President Bush selected a venture capitalist last month to be co-chairman of his science-and-technology advisory committee. But the president's delay in picking a chief science adviser for his White House staff is frustrating many scientists and lobbyists.

College lobbyists hope that Mr. Bush's focus on the committee is an indication that he will soon select a candidate to direct the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He appointed Earl Floyd Kvamme, a partner in the

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