U.S. lawmakers push, chide 'tech agenda'

November 16, 2005

The "technology agenda" unveiled Tuesday by Democratic lawmakers is receiving mixed reviews from Congress and the industry.

The proposal parallels many previous tech-industry priorities; however, rival Republicans chided the plan as ignoring supposedly vital measures such as tort reform and a free-trade pact with Central America.

"When given the chance to support policies that actually would encourage competitiveness and create opportunities for American businesses and consumers, they have been almost exclusively in the 'no' column,'' sniffed Rep. David Dreier, R-Calif.

The San Jose Mercury News said the reaction from Silicon Valley was largely favorable. The industry cheered such provisions as encouraging the expansion of high-speed Internet services in the United States, more aid to research and assistance for smaller tech companies.

Rate this story - not rated yet

rank
1
2
3
4
5

view popular

Other News

Intel wants a chip implant in your brain

Technology / Hi Tech

15 hours ago | 4.1 / 5 (15) | 27

(PhysOrg.com) -- Computer chip maker Intel wants to implant a brain-sensing chip directly into the brains of its customers to allow them to operate computers and other devices without moving a muscle.

IBM Researchers Lower Language Barrier With Text Translator

Technology / Computer Sciences

5 hours ago | 4 / 5 (2) | 0

IBM Researchers are helping to break the language barrier with the advent of technology dubbed "n.Fluent" -- smart software that translates text between English and 11 other languages. IBM employees use it to instantaneously ...

Microsoft has held talks with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp over removing its news websites from Google, a report said

News Corp, Microsoft hold talks on Google: report

Technology / Internet

16 hours ago | 2.3 / 5 (4) | 4

Microsoft has held talks with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp over a possible plan for the software giant to pay the media company to remove its news websites from Google, a report said Monday.

Friends go online at Foursquare to meet offline

Technology / Internet

5 hours ago | not rated yet | 0

(AP) -- Laura Fitton's ascent has been staggering: In less than a year, she's become mayor of nine different places in several different states, all without giving any speeches or kissing any babies.

Feeling the way: Robotic device can help visually impaired people

Technology / Engineering

6 hours ago | not rated yet | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- For many people, it has become routine to go online to check out a map before traveling to a new place. But for blind people, Google maps and other visual mapping applications are of little ...