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The National Science Foundation (NSF) works to promote the progress of science; advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and secure the national defense. How important is it to increase funding for NSF?

Viewing: 2016 2015
2016 2015
Very important 35.1% 26.4%
Somewhat important 37.2% 42.5%
Not too important 8.6% 14.4%
Not at all important 4.2% 3.1%
Not sure 15.0% 13.8%
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