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Asian scientists are a major presence in U.S. biomedical research labs. So why do so few hold leadership positions?

A $250 million bill, proposed by Senator George Allen (R-VA), hopes to help African American, Native American, and Hispanic undergraduates, but it may jeopardize other NSF minority programs.

Asked to assess the programs, the panel threw up its hands.

The case is the latest skirmish in an ongoing battle over federal programs aimed at boosting the tiny percentage of Hispanics, African Americans, and Native Americans in the scientific workforce.