Bush Prepares to Sign U.S. Tech Competitiveness Bill
George Leopold writes on EE Times:
President George Bush will sign legislation on Thursday (Aug. 9) designed to help the U.S. retain its "brainpower advantage."More here.
Congress approved and sent to the White House last week (Aug. 2) the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science (Competes) Act. The legislation is based on recommendations contained in a 2005 government report, "Rising Above the Gathering Storm."
The Competes Act also responds to industy lobbying for greater federal funding of basic research and bolstering support for science and engineering education.
Among other provisions, the legislation to be signed by the president will double research funding over the next three years for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology and the U.S. Energy Department.
posted by Fergie @ 8/08/2007 12:27:00 PM
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