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Table 3-1Federal science and technology spending — By activity

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By activity
  2003/2004  2004/2005 r 2005/2006 r 2006/2007 r 2007/2008 p
  millions of dollars
Science and technology 8,765 8,934 9,449 9,662 9,534
Research and development 5,462 5,454 6,042 6,062 6,067
Current expenditures 5,033 5,033 5,611 5,633 5,635
Administration of extramural programs 257 269 285 281 296
Capital expenditures 172 152 146 149 136
Related scientific activities 3,303 3,480 3,407 3,600 3,467
Data collection 1,618 1,702 1,715 1,770 1,603
Information services 663 679 676 756 803
Special services and studies 615 666 627 662 658
Education support 206 230 259 272 266
Administration of extramural programs 56 58 59 63 65
Capital expenditures 145 146 70 78 73
Note(s):
Due to rounding, components may not add to the totals.