They described it as an urgent call for further research and the development of a European hare Invasive Species Action Plan and Eradication Strategy.

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Third, an effective plan appropriately balances private investment and public research and development.

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And millions of entrepreneurs in big cities and small towns across the country will benefit not only from the business expensing plan I mentioned, but from additional tax cuts that will spur research and development.

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The plan calls for nearly doubling the share of gross domestic product devoted to research and development, to 2.5% from 1.3% in 2005.

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Plan A, to develop a product in-house, played to Guidant's innovative research and development strengths--the company has previously introduced six stents that soared to market-leading positions.

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