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Issues and Activities -- 2009

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• Letter from the Task Force on American Innovation
  A letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi thanking the House of Representatives for passing FY10 appropriations bills that provide strong funding for basic research and STEM education accounts. (Sept 2009)
• Letter to Congresional Leadership
  Letter from Shef Baker to Congressional Leadership regarding FY2010 Appropriations
  (August 2009)
• Statement and Recommendations on Visa Problems
  A statement to the Administration signed by multiple societies including MRS.
  (July 2009)
• Letter from Shef Baker to William Brinkman
  Letter from Shef Baker to William Brinkman on his apointment as the Director of the Office of Science, DOE.
  (June 2009)
• Letter from Shef Baker to Steve Koonin
  Letter from Shef Baker to Steve Koonin on his appointment as Under Secretary for Science for DOE.
  (May 2009)
• Letter from DOE Secretary Steven Chu
  A letter from DOE Secretary Steven Chu asking MRS's assistance in identifying technical leaders to assist with the high-quality review of proposals that will be generated in response to the Recovery Act program announcements.
  (May 2009)
• Thank you letter to President Obama for his support for science and education
  A letter from the Task Force for the Future of American Innovation, signed by 206 organizations including MRS, thanking President Obama for his support of science and education, and his leadership in particular with respect to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the final FY2009 Omnibus bill. (April 2009)
• Letter to Senate Majority Leader --American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 -- Support for Science
  Letter of appreciation from MRS President Shef Baker to House Majority Leader Reid for the support of science contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (Feb. 2009)
• Letter to Speaker of House -- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 -- Support for Science
  Letter of appreciation from MRS President Shef Baker to Speaker of the House Pelosi for the support of science contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (Feb. 2009)
• Coalition for National Science Funding -- Support for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (PDF)
  Letter from the Coalition for National Science Funding supporting the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by MRS. (Feb 2009)
• Energy Sciences Coalition -- Support for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (PDF)
  Letter from the Energy Sciences Coalition in support of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by MRS. (Feb 2009)
• Innovation Task Force -- Support for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (PDF)
  Letter from the Innovation Task Force in support of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signed by MRS. (Feb 2009)
• Letter to President Barack Obama
  A letter from MRS President Shefford Baker to President Obama congratulating him and expressing support for the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. (Jan 2009)
• Innovation Task Force -- Support for the Economic Recovery Act
  Letter to House and Senate Leadership from TAP (Taping Americ's Potential) and the Innovation Task Force, with MRS's support. (Jan 2009)
• Letter to Congressional Leaders supporting the proposed American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act
  A letter from MRS President Shefford Baker to Reps. Pelosi, Gordon, Obey, and Miller, commending their efforts on the proposed American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act and offering MRS support. (Jan 2009)
• Economic Recovery Bill 01/15/09 (PDF)
• Economic Recovery Report 01/15/09 (PDF)
• FYI on House Economic Stimulus Package (PDF)
• Letter to Energy Secretary Nominee Steven Chu Offering MRS Support
  A letter from MRS President Shefford Baker to Nobel Laureate Steven Chu, who has been nominated by US President Barack Obama to be US Secretary of Eneergy, offering the congratulations and support of MRS. (Jan 2009)