IMPORTANCE OF BASIC RESEARCH FOR INNOVATION AND:JOHN ENSIGN COMPETITIVENESS

From: Congressional Testimony | Date: March 29, 2006 | Copyright information

Congressional Testimony
03-29-2006
Opening Statement of John Ensign Subcommittee Chairman, Technology, Innovation,
and Competitiveness Subcommittee Committee on Senate Commerce, Science
and Transportation Subcommittee on Technology, Innovation, and Competitiveness
March 29, 2006 Welcome to today`s hearing on the importance of basic research
to United States` competitiveness. As the world becomes dramatically more
interconnected and competitive, the United States must lead the world`s
innovation. Innovation fosters new ideas, technologies, and processes that
lead to better jobs, higher wages, and a ...

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