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Although OMB has not demonstrated sustained attention to the Exchange in the past, currently there are definite signs of a positive interest in the SSIE since the FY 1979 budget allowance provides for an increase of funds to develop the data base, to revise indexing techniques to minimize processing costs, and to develop project methods to track research in process through the publication stage.

In response to Judge Higginbotham who asked if the Smithsonian was doing all it should on this SSIE issue, it was reported that the Smithsonian had had five or six meetings with the Office of Management and Budget about the status of SSIE, and the subject will continue to be brought up until the location of the SSIE is resolved.