Topic - Robert Atkinson

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General news, Media, Communications, Internet, Finance

Will Tech Stimulus Funding Goose Economy?

The $40 billion for tech is unlikely to create immediate jobs and deliver a quick jolt to the stalled economy, but it could spur long-term business growth.
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Will Next President Address Telecom Issues?

A heap of telecom issues ranging net neutrality to broadband coverage awaits the next U.S. president, but has the government lost its appetite for regulation?
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Google's 'Eric the Engineer' Endorses Obama

Eric Schmidt will begin campaigning on a personal level not as CEO of Google. It's hardly a risky move, but Google is seeking leverage on Capitol Hill.
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Tech Plan for Obama and McCain

With economists focused on the pseudo economy of financial derivatives, the real economy of robust innovation was ignored, and we are paying the price, a report says.
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General news, Biosciences, Media, Communications, Cleantech, Internet, Finance

Obama, McCain, and Venture Capital

With the capital markets in turmoil, the U.S. presidential election is taking on added importance. What do VCs want and who can deliver?
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Computers, General news, Biosciences, Media, Communications, Cleantech, Internet, Finance

The Presidential Candidates and Innovation

VCs have a clear choice in the upcoming election, but the next administration must take a fresh look at the economics of innovation, a report says.