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This week: US-Canada science collaboration, science lawmaker retires and Congress works to pass R&D legislation
In depth: Democrats and higher education groups have hailed the passage by the US House of Representatives of a $1.75 trillion spending package that includes billions of dollars for research, universities and students.
Full story: Contested $1.75tn spending bill passes hurdle in US Congress