USGS budget highlights new projects.(GOVERNMENTCONNECTION)(United States Geological Survey) From: GEO World | Date: April 1, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Bev-AL Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

U.S. President George W. Bush proposed a $968.5 million budget for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in fiscal-year 2009, a figure that includes plans for a new land-imaging program. The request represents a $38 million decrease from the 2008 funding level.

Agency officials say the proposed budget will continue to highlight research and science priorities that involve mapping and imaging.

"The USGS is committed to providing timely, objective scientific information in support of key departmental and presidential priorities," said Mark Myers, USGS director. "The proposed ...

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