The Chronicle of Higher Education
ELECTION 2004

From Microscopes to Mars: Where Bush and Kerry Stand on Science

By JEFFREY BRAINARD and KELLY FIELD

As a candidate four years ago, President Bush vowed to try to reduce partisan bickering in Washington. Once in office, his promise to support "sound science" providing neutral guidance for policy decisions struck a similar note.

Despite those intentions, as Mr. Bush nears the November...

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