Action Urged On Tech Agenda

As House Democratic members meet this week to outline strategies on important policy issues, the Information Technology Industry Council is urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to ensure the House addresses key priorities aimed at helping to spur innovation and economic growth, including:

1) extension of the research and development tax credit,

2) develop comprehensive plans to increase broadband deployment and adoption,

3) spur the growth of health information technology,

4) provide investments in a "smart" electric grid and renewable energy,

5) act on immigration and education legislation to ensure that the "best and brightest" foreigners can remain in the United States, and

6) provide domestic workers with the skills they need to fill 21st century jobs.