Newt Gingrich Pushes for Increased Funds for Research

The personal and ethical problems that forced Newt Gingrich to resign as speaker of the House of Representatives last year have left former Republican colleagues treating him like kryptonite. But using what remains of his influence, Mr. Gingrich is trying to persuade lawmakers to support a cause dear to universities: increased federal funds for research.

As speaker, Mr. Gingrich was a supporter of science even as he led the charge to cut federal spending. A

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