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News and Resources: Science, Research, and the 2008 Election & Transition

Learn more about how science and health issues played out in the 2008 election and what the plans are for a new Congress and Presidential transition, and find out what others in the advocacy community are doing to raise awareness about these issues.

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Transition Resources and Recommendations --- Updated November 20

Recommendations
 
  American Association for the Advancement of Science, Association of American Universities (endorsed by FASEB) Science Advisor Letter to the Presidential Candidates
   
  Association of American Universities “Policy Recommendations for the New Administration”
   
  Center for American Progress: "Change for America"
   
  Center for the Study of the Presidency “Study Group on Presidential Science and Technology Personnel and Advisory Assets”
   
  The National Academies “Science and Technology for America’s Progress: Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments in the New Administration”
   
  The Woodrow Wilson Center “OSTP 2.0 Critical Upgrade: Enhanced Capacity for White House Science and Technology Policymaking”
   
Resources
   
  Government Accountability Office: 2009 Congressional and Presidential Transition
   
  General Services Administration: Presidential Transition Resources Website
   
  Office of the President-Elect: Change.gov
   
  Office of the President-Elect: Science, Tech, Space and Arts Team Lead
   
  The White House: Executive Order: Facilitation of a Presidential Transition

President-Elect Obama Science Policy Positions

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