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Jan 2024
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Engineering Policy Outlook: 2024

Mechanical Engineering Mag
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While it may be an election year, there is plenty of opportunity for science and engineering policy to be passed and implemented in Washington. ASME's Paul Fakes previews the potential areas for bipartisan agreement.

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