Obama vows investment in science

Source: BBC
President Barack Obama has set a goal of devoting 3% of gross domestic product to US science research.
President Obama made the announcement during a speech on Monday to the US National Academy of Sciences in Washington DC.
He also discussed a US public health emergency over the swine flu virus outbreak.
President Obama added that it was time for America to lead again in the area of research and development (R&D).
He said the goal represented the largest commitment to scientific research and innovation in US history. LinkHere