Top US University Presidents Plead for Bipartisan Long-Term Adequate Support. (July 20, 2012)

On July 11 the Presidents and chancellors of 153 leading US universities sent a letter urging President Obama and bipartisan congressional leaders to prevent deep across-the-board spending cuts due to take effect in January 2013 as a result of budget sequestration, and to reach "a major, balanced long-term deficit-reduction agreement that will reduce budget deficits, rein in the nation’s debt, and create economic and job growth…"

Below is a copy of the letter.

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The 5-pages of signatories can be accessed here beginning on page 2.