Obama: What We Can Expect For Tech Policies

Congratulations to Barack Obama! So, what can we expect from our new President in terms of Tech Policy? Here are the highlights from this video for his blueprint for change regarding technology:

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Improve America's Competitiveness

1. Double basic research funding

2. Make R&D tax credit permanent

3. Enforce anti-trust laws

4. Immigration reform

Create A Transparent & Connected Democracy

6. Online access to government data

7. Enable tracking of federal grants, contracts, earmarks, and lobbying contracts

8. Enable participation in government forums
- Ask questions in real time
- Offer suggestions
- Comment on legislation before signed

Encourage A Communications Infrastructure

9. Provide universal broadband access

10. Raise broadband speed standards

11. Connect schools, libraries, and hospitals

Support Science & Technology Education

12. Encourage technological literacy

13. Educate next generation of scientists and engineers

Employ Technology To Solve Our Nation's Pressing Problems

14. Electronic medical records

15. Improve healthcare

16. Reduce error

17. Lower costs

18. Invest in clean and renewable energy

19. End oil addiction

20. Create more jobs