Majority of American Voters Believe the Federal Should Support Biotechnology Industry

A survey finds that American voters embrace a continued federal commitment to biotechnology priorities such as research dedicated to finding alternative sources of energy, life-saving medicines and cures.

A new national survey of 800 American voters conducted June 5-7, 2011 by the Biotechnology Industry Organization has found that a majority (53%) of voters believe the federal government should support the biotechnology industry through either tax policies or direct funding.

The survey found that American voters embrace a continued federal commitment to biotechnology priorities such as research dedicated to finding alternative sources of energy, life-saving medicines and cures. In fact, the survey found that the key biotechnology industry issues are ranked by voters as either "extremely" or "very" important - behind only the economy, education, reducing the deficit/government spending - and alongside of issues such as combating terrorism and reducing taxes.

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