In another report about our research universities, the National Science Board highlighted the major challenges ahead for 101 top tier research universities, the core of our national competitive strength.
These competitive assets are being damaged by repeated budget cuts. State support for public research universities fell 20 percent between 2002 and 2010. 
These competitive assets are being damaged by repeated budget cuts. State support for public research universities fell 20 percent between 2002 and 2010.
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