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Chief Executive Magazine asked a cross-section of of CEOs to write about their outlook for the coming year. Editor J.P. Donlon said he was struck by their twin concerns about rising government spending and increasing taxes and regulations, as well as the effect both would have on what they regard as a fragile economic recovery. Donlon observed, [...] When Congress eliminated funding for The Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) nineteen years ago it was described as Congress giving itself a lobotomy. Very few members of Congress are trained in science and consequently avoid the subject. One Congressman with serious science bona fides is urging that something like the OTA be reinstituted. Representative [...] There is mounting evidence that the business world could benefit from a wakeup call concerning science and technology. A failure to be aroused can lead to a failure to stay in business. Science and technology are advancing at exponential rates as evidenced by the announcements of breakthroughs almost daily, many reported in this column. [...] In his weekly radio address to the nation, President Elect Obama made this statement: “More than ever before, science holds the key to our survival as a planet and our security and prosperity as a nation. It’s time we once again put science at the top of our agenda and worked to restore America’s place as [...] |
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