Sen Hatch outlines GOP's tech agenda

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) outlined his priorities for technology legislation in the next Congress -- keying in on patent and immigration reform, as well as updates to e-mail privacy protections.

Sen Hatch, the chairman of the GOP's High-Tech Task Force, delivered remarks at the Overstock.com corporate office in his home state, arguing the United States must create a legal framework to stay ahead of other global competitors. “Government’s proper role is to act as a facilitator, creating an environment that encourages research and development to drive our prosperity and quality of life in the decades to come,” warning against “heavy-handed” regulation.