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Bureau of Standards Serves 77 Years as National Yardstick
The National Bureau of Standards, part of the Commerce Department, has worked 77 years to provide measurement standards and solve technical problems for the Smithsonian and others. It conducts nondestructive testing, oversees physical constants, and develops services to support industry and public needs while facing debates over privacy, environmental measurement, and industry ties.
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