U.S. Loses Top Spot in Global Tech Study

March 28, 2007 By BRADLEY S. KLAPPER, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- European countries and Singapore have surpassed the United States in their ability to exploit information and communication technology, according to a new survey.

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