As his budget cuts science funding, Bush awards "Nat'l Medal of Science"

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President George W. Bush presents a National Medal of Science, Monday, Feb. 13, 2006 to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug of Texas A&M University, during ceremonies in the East Room of the White House. Borlaug was honored for his work in creating disease resistant and high-yield wheat, providing a new quality food source for millions of people around the world. White House photo by Eric Draper



President George W. Bush speaks with Dr. Phillip A. Sharp of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology prior to being presented a National Medal of Science, Monday, Feb. 13, 2006 during ceremonies in the East Room of the White House. Dr. Sharp is honored for his contributions to the understanding of RNA interference techniques to perform genetic analyses in mammalian cells. White House photo by Eric Draper