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California’s State IT Overhaul Plan Lacks Critical Safeguards for Taxpayers and Transparency, Concludes New PRI Study
4.27.2010
San Francisco – The California state government has taken important steps to improving the management of public information technology assets, but a new study from the San Francisco-based Pacific Research Institute concludes that tougher policy reforms are needed to protect taxpayer dollars and personal privacy.
Silicon Valley's Innovative Approach to Creating American Jobs
3.31.2010
Anytime immigration comes up in public debate, you can be sure there will be arguments that America should tighten its borders. However, in a global world where capital moves at will, and investors can and do take their money out of the U.S. to fund innovative ideas overseas, the concept of attracting people with entrepreneurial talent to America makes a lot of sense.
Net's Top Two Powerhouse Players Talk Policy
12.18.2009
At the third annual U.S.-China Internet Industry Forum last week, top government and technology leaders gathered to discuss business and policy topics of mutual interest, such as online child protection and intellectual property issues. The United States and China are the world's two largest Internet communities, so the conversation has broad implications for the Net as a whole.
Giving Thanks for Leading Health Technology Advances
11.25.2009
While Congress debates an US$850 billion healthcare bill with questionable benefits, leaders in the technology industry are quietly creating products and services that will truly reform healthcare. This Thanksgiving, for example, Americans can be appreciative of the incredible price decline in genome sequencing, one of the most important health advances.
How to Solve the Net Neutrality Issue
10.28.2009
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently voted to move forward on a rule-making process that could lead to new government regulations for the Internet. That is what the FCC and some activist groups want, although they claim to be supporting only "neutrality." Even key players seem confused.
Net Neutrality Fears: Big Telecom or the FCC?
By: David Coursey on 10.28.2009
Net netutrality is a case of who you fear most: Evil telecom companies or the evil FCC? Companies are unlikely to behave without the threat of FCC action, but if the FCC acts we may wish that it hadn't.
Pacific Research Institute Releases New Study on California’s E-Waste Waste
10.7.2009
The Pacific Research Institute (PRI), a free-market think tank based in California, found that California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act (EWRA) is a waste of taxpayer dollars. In Fiscal Year 2007-2008, less than half of the facilities audited were in complete compliance with program rules, and the state has identified the program as “a high risk for fraudulent activities.”
FCC's Genachowski Not Neutral on New Net Rules
9.30.2009
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski stirred up the Net neutrality pot last week with his speech at the Brookings Institution where he pledged to create new rules for governing the Internet. While the chairman's comments were delivered eloquently, they were problematic for a number of reasons.
What Has President Obama Done for Silicon Valley?
8.28.2009
President Obama's appointments of Silicon Valley outsiders were only the first indications that his administration would be less than friendly to the high-tech industry, despite campaign promises. Since then, it has shown an inclination toward tight regulatory practices and away from transparency.
Bill Could Mean Jail for Cyberbullies
By: Loren Heal on 8.1.2009
A bill in Congress aimed at preventing cyberbullying could ensnare millions of people who comment on the Internet and has raised concerns about violating free speech rights.
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