America's technology has long been recognized as a military force-multiplier, critical to the maintenance of the U.S. armed forces' qualitative edge in combat.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

The budget cuts would force layoffs of scientists and engineers, shrink the capabilities of laboratories and universities to perform the most critical cutting-edge energy research projects, and, by cutting funds for highly leveraged loan guarantee programs, steer private sector funds away from American entrepreneurs and small businesses looking to demonstrate and deploy innovative energy technologies.

FORBES: House GOP Budget Proposal Would Stifle Energy Innovation