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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS: SUBCOMMITTEE ON LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION AND RELATED AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE HOLDS A H...
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- "President Bush in his recent State of the Union address outlined a bold American Competitiveness Initiative (ACI) that, if fully funded and implemented, will enable the U.S. to retain its preeminent global position as world economic leader," said E. Ann Nalley, Ph.D., President of the American Chemical Society, the world's largest scientific society.
The White House estimates that a federal commitment of $5.9 billion will be needed for Fiscal Year 2007, and more than $136 billion over the next ten years to fully enact the ACI by increasing investments in research and development (R&D), strengthening education, and encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation.
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PRESIDENT BUSH DELIVERS REMARKS ON THE AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS INITIATIVE, ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
APRIL 18, 2006
SPEAKER: GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDE...
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PRESIDENT BUSH DELIVERS REMARKS ON THE AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS INITIATIVE, TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA, AS RELEASED BY THE WHITE HOUSE
APRIL 19, 20...
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So the American Competitiveness Initiative I've outlined says that America will continue to lead; we'll shape our future; and we'll make sure our kids are well-versed in science and math and engineering.
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PRESIDENT BUSH DELIVERS REMARKS ON THE AMERICAN COMPETITIVENESS INITIATIVE, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KENTUCKY, AS RELEASED BY THE WHITE HOUSE
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The Bush administration's energy policy can be summarized in a single word: more. More sources, more suppliers, more means of delivery and more investment to meet growing global demand for energy. The International Energy Agency estimates the global demand for energy will grow by 55% by 2030. Given that energy is the lifeblood of the US economy, it's no surprise that much of the department's spending is aimed at meeting a growing demand for energy that is clean, safe, affordable and reliable. Renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and geothermal all have received increased attention and investment during the last year. Energy also wants to increase its investment in the American Competitiveness Initiative to $4.7 billion. While Energy responds to pressure to promote alternative fu...
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Subjects: Economy, national : American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; Education : American Graduation Initiative, proposed; Education : Global competitiveness; Education : Minority students; Education : Postsecondary education :: Affordability; Education : Postsecondary education :: Community colleges; Education : Postsecondary education :: Pell grants; Education : Postsecondary education :: Student loans, elimination of subsidies to private providers; Education : Reform legislation, proposed; Education...
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- IEEE-USA commends President George W. Bush for the American Competitiveness Initiative announced during his State of the Union address Tuesday night. The initiative is designed to spur U.S. innovation and better equip our nation to compete in the global marketplace.
We are at a crucial crossroads in our nation's future," IEEE- USA President Ralph W. Wyndrum Jr. said in response to the initiative. "The United States can no longer take for granted the competitive edge that our scientific and technological capabilities have provided us in the past. The President's remarks indicate that he understands this, and plans to take definitive steps towards protecting and preserving our global leadership in innovation and competitiveness.
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EXTON, Pa. -- Greg Bentley, CEO of Bentley Systems, Incorporated, and other business leaders in Greater Philadelphia met with U.S. Commerce Secretary ...