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As lawmakers rushed to finish the work of the 111th Congress, the House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the Senate's version of the America COMPETES Act, ensuring passage of the long-delayed science research bill. By a vote of 228-130, the House passed legislation that had cleared the Senate late last week after many months of false starts and numerous iterations. The legislation renews the 2007 America COMPETES Act, which authorized major increases for research at the National Science Foundation, new programs to encourage innovation, and significant increases in support for math and science teacher education. The renewal, which was criticized by Republican leaders for proposing too-large boosts in spending, was applauded by higher education officials. "COMPETES provides a framework for our nation’s investment in research and education that will strengthen our nation’s innovative capacity and lay the foundation for long-term economic growth," Robert M. Berdahl, president of the Association of American Universities, said in a prepared statement.
