You might want to check out the Microsoft on the Issues blog for some recent Microsoft perspective on the economic stimulus package. It links workforce development, Steve Ballmer’s recent speech, and my comments on the importance of basic research investment. Steve also sent a letter to members of Congress recommending passage of the stimulus bill.
The CRA Computing Research Policy Blog summarizes the results of the conference committee reconciliation, including funding for basic research.
Watch this space for further developments.
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