U.S. House Debate on Science and Technology Programs
Members debated a proposed science and technology bill.
Technology and Government
2008-11-18T16:37:26-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/d33/282455-m.jpgEric Schmidt, a member of President-Elect Barack Obama’s Transition Economic Advisory Board, talked about the intersection between technology and the economy. He discussed ways in which technology can help the new administration and Congress in generating short- and long-term economic and job growth and restoring public trust in government. Topics included the need to build a 21st century infrastructure, support for research and innovation, repairs of the education system, and ways to make the government more open and responsive. He responded to questions from members of the audience.
Eric Schmidt, a member of President-Elect Barack Obama’s Transition Economic Advisory Board, talked about the intersection between… read more
Eric Schmidt, a member of President-Elect Barack Obama’s Transition Economic Advisory Board, talked about the intersection between technology and the economy. He discussed ways in which technology can help the new administration and Congress in generating short- and long-term economic and job growth and restoring public trust in government. Topics included the need to build a 21st century infrastructure, support for research and innovation, repairs of the education system, and ways to make the government more open and responsive. He responded to questions from members of the audience. close
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