| CEA Forum Focuses on Tech Policy |
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| Written by Mike Buetow | |||
| Tuesday, 28 April 2009 09:50 | |||
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WASHINGTON -- Technology policy in the new Administration, free trade and the DTV transition were the major themes at the Consumer Electronics Association’s Washington Forum.
The event, which took place last week, focused on critical issues facing the technology industry. Several members of Congress, including Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) addressed the forum, expressing staunch support for free trade agreements.
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