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Ron Wyden, D-Ore. and Gordon Smith, R-Ore., said Thursday that Oregon will
soon receive $67.3 million in funding for defense-related projects in Oregon,
including significant funding for a number of Oregon nanotechnology projects.
The state will also share in $10.2
million for semiconductor research. These funds are included in the FY2006
Defense appropriations conference report, which now moves to the White
House for signature into law.
IdaTech will receive $3.6 million
to develop smaller and lighter fuel cell technology suitable for military
applications.

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