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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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President Obama’s administration has established its adeptness at juggling and making mission critical decisions on multiple priorities at the same time. What is less certain at this point is whether the administration is prepared to make those tough calls that are contrary to popular opinion but that are in the country’s best interest. The President’s choice of how to address the lack of job creation [...]
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In the next few days, over 50 million people-nearly one quarter of our nation's population-will be streaming onto campuses across the country. Even putting aside the sheer number of students attending school, the training of the next generation of leaders should be cause for excitement about America's future. Unfortunately, based on today's realities these students are more likely to play a scientist [...]
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The stimulus package exposed what we all hoped would have changed with a new President: That is entrenched perspectives unfortunately will not go away overnight. As we move forward, the information and communication technology sector encourages leaving behind Sunday morning sophistry that perpetuates political fault lines. We, and ideally the nation, will instead focus on real world solutions that [...]
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