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These increases in Federal obligations for research in civilian 

 areas were concentrated in selected fields. The field of health 

 accounted for 53 percent of the total growth between 1970- 

 74, the environment for 25 percent, natural resources for 9 

 percent, and energy for 8 percent. 



Federal obligations for "untargeted" basic research declined 

 slightly between 1970-74 in constant dollars, while 

 decreasing substantially as a fraction of total Federal 

 obligations for civilian R&D. 



Earlier chapters indicate that present and developing problems of 

 a civilian character require for their alleviation a broader base of 

 knowledge than is now available; that much research is needed to fill 

 this gap; and judging from past experience, that scientific knowledge 

 and research capabilities will be needed tomorrow for problems that 

 cannot be formulated clearly today. 



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