Via Chris Mooney, who has long been a major proponent of bringing back the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA)--particularly in his seminal work The Republican War on Science--comes a link to a petition that you can sign to show your support for the OTA. Do it!
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In discussions lamenting modern day political interference in science and the less-than-prominent role science plays in formulating policy, bringing back the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) is commonly offered as a key facet of any comprehensive solution.
Chris Mooney has been nice enough to help promote our effort, and points us to some more helpful information about the Office of Technology Assessment.
Over at his new digs, Chris Mooney talks about efforts to re-launch the OTA:
Bringing back the OTA is high on my list of priorities. Thanks for bringing the petition to my attention.