ALLEN FUNDING SUSTAINS SETI.(News)

From: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) | Date: January 10, 2003| Author: Paulson, Tom | Copyright information

Byline: TOM PAULSON P-I reporter

The search for extraterrestrial intelligent life could have come toa grinding halt years ago without Paul Allen's steadfast philanthropic support, according to a leader of the ambitious - and occasionally controversial - enterprise.

"Mr. Allen has always believed this is an important project," said Jill Tartar, director of research for SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence).

Speaking yesterday on the clos...

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