The U.S. News & World Report just published an article entitled, "Obama's Budget Gives a Boost to Science," which discusses the President's budget plans to expand funding to government science agencies. The Obama Administration believes that funding research and science will lead to job growth and technological breakthroughs in areas like clean energy. The article cites a study by the Council for Chemical Research on the positive economic benefits resulting from investment in science research and development. Read the full article.