Congress and Research: Experience in Atomic Research and Development

Clinton P. Anderson and James T. Ramey
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Clinton P. Anderson: Senate Committees on Finance, Interior and Insular Affairs, Aeronautical and Space Sciences and the Select Committee on Water Resources
James T. Ramey: Joint Committee on Atomic Energy

The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 1960, vol. 327, issue 1, 85-94

Abstract: Congress has delegated much of its work in rela tion to atomic research and development to the Joint Congres sional Committee on Atomic Energy. The Joint Committee has certain advantages for dealing vigorously with atomic re search, including its ability to act for both Houses as a unit, its right to be kept fully informed by the Atomic Energy Commission, and its legislative jurisdiction including annual authorization legislation. The role of the Joint Committee has been evolving from an interest primarily in the weapons program and security to an equal emphasis on peacetime re search and development, international co-operation, and de classification. Recently the Joint Committee has tended to stress its informational function through the conduct of various public hearings and dissemination of reports. Of particular importance in recent years has been its policy-making function in atomic power development, basic research facilities, and research in atomic hazards.

Date: 1960
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