IEEE-USA In Action

[Posted: 06 February 2007]

IEEE-USA Commends Congress for Increasing Investment in Innovation and Competitiveness Programs

WASHINGTON (28 September 2006) — IEEE-USA President John Meredith commended congressional leaders for including increased investments in innovation and competitiveness in the proposed continuing budget resolution in a 31 January letter.

The continuing resolution includes increased funding for research and development (R&D) at the Department of Energy Office of Science, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the National Science Foundation.

"We are pleased to see that Congress recognizes the vital role that science and technology R&D play in ensuring U.S. competitiveness, energy independence and national security," Meredith wrote. "In addition, the need for a strong and balanced federal R&D portfolio is critically important for the United States to maintain its leadership role and assure future economic prosperity in the emerging global economy."

IEEE-USA encourages bipartisan cooperation and support for legislation promoting U.S. innovation and competitiveness.

See the letter at www.ieeeusa.org/policy/policy/2007/013107.pdf

Chris McManes
Senior Public Relations Coordinator, IEEE-USA
Phone: + 1 202 530-8356
E-mail: c.mcmanes@ieee.org

Last Update:  04 September 2007