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NIST is looking for public comment on the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation.

NASA issues call for advanced technology concepts.

NOAA announces new partnership to prepare for droughts.

Obama meets with senior military leaders.

Hagel praises Stratcom organization at change of command.

An unmanned helicopter sets record.

Investing in American transportation.

One hundred days of EPA science.

Astronomical data from the Library of Congress