Science continues to be a non-priority with presidential candidates
Prospect of US science debate wanes
From physicsworld.com, May 2, 2008
Organizers of ScienceDebate 2008 are "disappointed" but "not surprised" that the three main US presidential candidates have ignored invitations to participate in a public debate on science that was scheduled to take place today. Friday 2 May was one of three possible dates this month that had been put forward to the candidates after the original date - 18 April - had to be cancelled, also because of a poor response.
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