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Every two years, the eyes of the world are trained on the Olympics, with each participating nation hoping to take home the gold. Put simply, the games are an awe-inspiring event and, for me, a time of great national pride. This year, however, they are also a stark reminder of how America has lost sight of its competitive drive -- and edge -- when it comes to technology innovation. The race to innovate [...]
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Investing and innovating with an eye toward benefiting from global markets will directly result in more dollars for jobs today and tomorrow. President Obama is unlikely to use these terms, but the state of our union is decidedly uncertain.  What we need most at this time of uncertainty and unease is the President’s strong leadership.  Fortunately, President Obama has the opportunity in his national [...]
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Despite an anguished labor market - the nation shed another 85,000 jobs in December - U.S. leaders still seem mired in politics and hesitant to act boldly to reverse our economy's deterioration. High-tech companies understand the mounting pressures that are weighing down American families, businesses and policymakers. However, these companies are also acutely aware of the opportunities and 21st century [...]
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