(Fwd) (Fwd) National Science Foundation funding
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>From: "Williams, Lee" <COGA/LWILLIAMS>
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>To: jsnow, wbeasley, mcgilbert who-is-at geoadm.gcn.uoknor.edu, bwallach
>Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 17:58:50 -0600 CST
>Subject: (Fwd) National Science Foundation funding
>
>To: Oklahoma EPSCoR scientists
>From: Lee Williams, Oklahoma EPSCoR Director
>Subject: NSF Funding
>
>I just returned from NSF yesterday. The climate and morale is grim.
>The continuing conflict over the federal budget has had a terrible
>effect on NSF. Because of the peculiarities of timing, EPSCoR awards
>may be more vulnerable to major cuts if NSF's budget continues to
>be approved piecemeal during the budget war. However, here is a chance
>that NSF's full FY'96 budget may come up for approval next week, but it will
>not happen unless Congress hears from us, the scientists. Attached is an
>email I received with suggested text for letters we should send from
>Oklahoma. Please send letters yourself and encourage your colleagues to
>send letters. PLEASE ALSO FAX COPIES OF THE LETTERS TO ME AT 405 325
>3148, so I can show what support was generated from Oklahoma.
>
>I have added the names, addresses and fax numbers of our delegation.
>
>I realize that writing these letters is a pain and you don't have the
>time. However, if you are ever going to write letters, NOW IS THE
>TIME. If we don't respond to this call, we will only have ourselves
>to blame when our budgets and programs are cut.
>
>Lee.
>
>
>MEMORANDUM
>
>
>TO: EPSCoR Representatives
>
>FROM: H. Stewart Van Scoyoc
>
>DATE: January 18, 1996
>
>RE: National Science Foundation Conference Agreement
>
> The word on the Hill right now is that there may be an effort next week
>to fund selected agencies and/or programs. Congress will be in session next
>week and then the Senate at least will be out again until the end of
>February. Therefore, we are working within a time limit and need your help
>in generating support for funding the National Science Foundation.
>
> Attached please find copies of two separate letters that should be
>faxed or federal expressed to the appropriate members of your Congressional
>Delegation so that they receive them no later than Tuesday, January 23rd.
> Because Congress is leaving again at the end of next week it is very
>important to get these letters to them as soon as possible. Please generate
>as many letters as possible from the President's, Vice President's of
>Research, P.I.'s, etc.
>
> Thank you for your cooperation, support and recognition of the urgency
>of this matter.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>(letter #1-Senator)
>
> January 19, 1996
>
>
>Dear Senator ________:
>
>When the Senate meets next week and considers a continuing resolution, I
>urge you to fund the National Science Foundation (NSF) for all of FY 1996 at
>a level no less than the conference agreement of $3.18 billion. NSF is the
>premier federal agency supporting science and technology, and continued
>funding of it is critically important to (NAME OF STATE) and to our Nation.
>
>The NSF supports basic and applied research in all major scientific and
>engineering disciplines. The work of the NSF plays a crucial role in
>helping the U.S. retain world leadership in science and technology by
>supporting research across the country -- including research work right here
>in (NAME OF STATE). As you know, NSF funding is in question due to
>controversy over other issues within the VA-HUD appropriations bill. It
>would be a tragedy for the important work of the NSF to be hindered by this
>continued funding crisis.
>
>Again, I hope the NSF will be included in any continuing resolution that
>provides funding for the remainder of FY96. I urge you to contact your
>colleagues on the Senate Appropriations Committee and let them know of your
>support for NSF funding at no less than the conference
>agreement.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>
>
>
>
>(letter #2-Congressman)
>
> January 19, 1996
>
>
>Dear Congressman ________:
>
>When the House meets next week and considers a continuing resolution, I urge
>you to fund the National Science Foundation (NSF) for all of FY 1996 at a
>level no less than the conference agreement of $3.18 billion. NSF is the
>premier federal agency supporting science and technology, and continued
> funding of it is critically important to (NAME OF STATE) and to our Nation.
>
>The NSF supports basic and applied research in all major scientific and
>engineering disciplines. The work of the NSF plays a crucial role in
>helping the U.S. retain world leadership in science and technology by
>supporting research across the country -- including research work right here
>in (NAME OF STATE). As you know, NSF funding is in question due to
>controversy over other issues within the VA-HUD appropriations bill. It
>would be a tragedy for the important work of the NSF to be hindered by this
>continued funding crisis.
>
>Again, I hope the NSF will be included in any continuing resolution that
>provides funding for the remainder of FY96. I urge you to contact your
>colleagues on the House Appropriations Committee and let them know of your
>support for NSF funding at no less than the conference
>agreement.
>
> Sincerely,
>
>
>Oklahoma Delegation:
>
>Representative J.C. Watts
>U.S. House of Representatives
>1713 Longworth House Office Building 20515
>
>
>
>
Peter Smagorinsky
University of Oklahoma
College of Education
Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum
820 Van Vleet Oval
Norman, OK 73019-0260
(405)325-3533
fax: (405)325-4061
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