At a time when our country seems more divided than ever, we must unite on the issues that are critical to our nation’s future and security. One of those issues is technology. Technology is more than just another sector of the economy, it is the backbone of our national security, economy and our core values. Effective deterrence, and winning the next fight if deterrence fails, will depend in large part on whether we maintain our technological edge. […]
Sadly, for all the progress we’ve made over the last two years, many Americans are still suffering. The continued economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is being compounded by 40-year high inflation rates, skyrocketing gas and grocery prices, and a nationwide baby formula shortage. Communities from coast to coast, rural to urban, and everywhere in between have been put to the test.
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The history of America is a history of innovation. The people invented many of the tools that are staples of our households. From transportation to the internet, people in the United States have been at the forefront of technological change. […]
Amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, the world has witnessed the unparalleled role that U.S. technology plays in advancing the democratic values of freedom, transparency and openness across the globe. […]