Dr. Donald S. Fredrickson 
November 30, 1977 
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whatever investigations may be necessary, in addition to its other 
responsibilities. Is this the case? If so, are there plans to increase 
the ORDA staff? 
I would appreciate your response to these questions within two weeks 
so that we may have this information well in advance of any considera- 
tion of recombinant DNA legislation by the Senate next year. If you 
have any questions about this request, please be in touch with Dr. 
John G. Stewart, Science, Technology and Space Counsel, at 224-335.. 
Thank you for your assistance. 
Sincerely, 
ADLai t. SltVtNSUN, Chairman 
Subcommittee on Science, Technology 
and Space 
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