Category: Technology
Schumer Moves Innovation Bill, Even As Biden Pares Infrastructure Plan
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) this week filed an updated and enhanced version of a bipartisan innovation bill, even as President Biden released a pared-down, compromise revision of his expansive infrastructure plan.
Biden: For Too Long ‘We Haven’t Been Making the Big, Bold Investments’ to Outpace Our Global Competitors
President Biden used a White House meeting with CEOs discussing an industry shortage of semiconductors to tout his big $2.2 trillion infrastructure plan, by saying that such investments are required to maintain US competitiveness in the global marketplace.
W.H. Climate Adviser: When the President Says He Hears the Word ‘Climate,’ He Thinks ‘Jobs’
While a Republican climate denier tries to play "gotcha" by singling out the elements of President Biden's big new infrastructure plan which pertain to dealing with global climate change, the White House climate adviser is more than happy to own those provisions.
Romney Calls out U.S. Handling of Coronavirus: ‘Not a Great Moment in American Leadership’
The United States has not distinguished itself so far with its leadership in the international community with its response to the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus, according to Sen Mitt Romney (R-Utah). However, the nation could well redeem itself in the coming phases of the pandemic, particularly as it relates to the development of medications and vaccines to combat the virus, he added.
FACT CHECK: Is the Internet at Danger of Crashing due to Coronavirus Usage?
Messages being posted on Facebook and Whatsapp are claiming that the internet is at risk of crashing due to the increased bandwidth usage from the coronavirus.
Trump’s ‘Space Force’ Is More Like a Lead Balloon
What is today's compelling need--the current rationale--for establishing a Space Force now?
The US Space Program? It’s a Disgrace
The United States used to be about big things. What happened to that, especially when it comes to outer space?
The Department of Energy: The Agency Rick Perry Forgot
The truth is that Perry has not been alone in his ignorance: the Department of Energy historically has been a very misunderstood federal agency.
Finding Out What Voters Really Think About Presidental Debates
With the 2020 presidential campaign season underway, a new cycle of debates has been set in motion -- complete with perpetual analysis as to what transpired in each.