Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008

Barack Obama on Technology

• Google for Government was a bipartisan initiative. (Sep 2008)
• Incentives for next-generation broadband in every community. (Feb 2008)
• Increase funding for math and science research & education. (Oct 2007)
• Airlines got into trouble after deregulation. (Oct 2007)
• Organizes campaign events via MySpace.com and FaceBook.com. (Oct 2007)
• JFK inspired with space program; now same with energy R&D. (Sep 2007)
• Increase funding for basic research; expand broadband access. (Aug 2007)
• As Senate freshman spoke out on Katrina ramifications. (Aug 2007)
• $42B more in university-based R&D. (Oct 2006)
• Invest on transportation and clean coal technology projects. (Oct 2004)
• Voted NO on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
• Close digital divide with high-tech training. (Jan 2001)
• Ensure net neutrality: no corporate-tiered Internet. (Jan 2007)
• Create online database of science & math scholarships. (Dec 2007)
• Website for competitive federal awards. (Jun 2008)
• Overturn FCC approval of media consolidation. (Mar 2008)

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