April 12, 2005
Dear Senator -----

I appreciate Congress’s efforts to increase funding for the physical sciences
despite difficult budgetary constraints. Due to decades of substantial
reductions in federal investments in physical science and rapidly growing
global competition, ensuring the nation's future leadership and prosperity
depends critically on funding the Department of Energy’s Office of Science and
the National Science Foundation, at least at a constant level of effort. 
Investment in the physical sciences is crucial for the development of future
technology, medicine, and economic growth.

I am writing to ask you to support the Dear Colleague Letter co-sponsored by
Senators Alexander and Bingaman., if you have not already done so.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or suggestions
regarding these issues.



Sincerely,


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