While we are on the topic of US funding policies...
U.S. to spend $5.8bn on climate study
http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/...eut/index.html
Bush asks Congress for $82 billion for Iraq
http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/....ap/index.html
Nice to see that America has its priorities straight.