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WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Congress, led by Senators John Ensign (R-NV) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT),
yesterday unveiled a proposal calling for a boost in R&D funding for basic
and advanced science, in an effort to spearhead nationwide attention toward developing
domestic engineering talent and ideas.
In a letter to colleagues, the senators said the bill “aims to make the necessary improvements in research, education of science and technology talent and innovation infrastructure to allow the United States to maintain the global leadership it achieved in the last century.” The bill responds to the recommendations made in the National Innovation Initiative report, “Innovate America,” issued late last year by the Council on Competitiveness.
In a letter to colleagues, the senators said the bill “aims to make the necessary improvements in research, education of science and technology talent and innovation infrastructure to allow the United States to maintain the global leadership it achieved in the last century.” The bill responds to the recommendations made in the National Innovation Initiative report, “Innovate America,” issued late last year by the Council on Competitiveness.
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- SigmaTron International today reported revenues 41.3% to $34.9 million yet earnings fell 7.6% to $1.2 million for its second quarter ended Oct. 31.
A year ago the an
electronics manufacturing services company reported net revenues of $24.7 million
and net income of $1.3
million.
LONDON -- The U.K.'s top energy official today suggested that the deadline for implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive would be pushed back.
In a statement, Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks said progress on the implementation of WEEE is to be reviewed immediately. "We have listened to the concerns expressed by both the business community and other stakeholders over the implementation process and have decided that more time is needed to get the implementation right. Although any further delay is regrettable, this will ultimately deliver far greater environmental benefits."
In a statement, Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks said progress on the implementation of WEEE is to be reviewed immediately. "We have listened to the concerns expressed by both the business community and other stakeholders over the implementation process and have decided that more time is needed to get the implementation right. Although any further delay is regrettable, this will ultimately deliver far greater environmental benefits."
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