Blog Entries tagged 'Technology'

Time To Tackle Cyber Attacks

orrinhatchforsenate+hatch@gmail.com — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Time To Tackle Cyber Attacks

The following originally appeared as an op-ed with Kirsten Gillibrand in Forbes. -Staff

It happens thousands of times each day. Cybercriminals steal Social Security numbers, credit card information or bank account balances, creating havoc for individuals' personal finances and credit ratings.

As the most targeted nation in the world, with losses from online fraud in the billions, the U.S. has experienced large-scale malicious cyber intrusio [...]

Extended R&D Tax Credit Means New Jobs

orrinhatchforsenate+hatch@gmail.com — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The following originally appeared as an op-ed with Steve Ballmer in the Salt Lake Tribune. -Staff

The impact of the Greek economic crisis on U.S. markets shows that the global economy continues to face challenges. Despite some recent positive economic signs, too many Americans who are willing and able to work still can't find jobs. Without new jobs, any recovery will be fragile at best.

While there is no easy path forward, two things are certain. First, American innovation will [...]

Bandwidth Capacity Jeopardized Amid Boom In Innovation, Demand

orrinhatchforsenate+hatch@gmail.com — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The following originally appeared as an op-ed in The Hill. -Staff

Over 40 years ago, the Internet was invented in the United States. From its humble beginnings as a research project sponsored by the Department of Defense's Advanced Research Project Agency, use of the Internet has exploded.

Consumers and businesses around the world rely on the Internet to communicate, compete and obtain information. The United States not only invented the Internet, we also invented the imp [...]

Who's Going To Build The Information Superhighway?

orrinhatchforsenate+hatch@gmail.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The following originally appeared as an op-ed with Senator Jim DeMint in the Wall Street Journal. -Staff

Last week, Chairman Julius Genachowski and his Democratic colleagues on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) began rewriting federal regulations governing the Internet and broadband communications. According to Mr. Genachowski, the Internet today is a failed market in which neither entrepreneurs nor consumers are treated fairly.

If this is news to you (esp [...]

1952 Law Belies Our Progress In Sciences

orrinhatchforsenate+hatch@gmail.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The following originally appeared as an op-ed in The Hill. -Staff

America's ingenuity continues to fund our economy, and we must protect new ideas and investments in innovation and creativity. Patents encourage technological advancement by providing incentives to invent, invest in and disclose new technology. Now, more than ever, it is important to ensure efficiency and increased quality in the issuance of patents. This in turn creates an environment that fosters entrepreneur [...]

Keeping US Edge Sharp

orrinhatchforsenate+hatch@gmail.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The following originally appeared as an op-ed with Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison, Mike Crapo and Jim Risch in the Washington Times. -Staff

In light of the country's current economic struggles, it is important we not lose sight of what really makes us competitive globally: our entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to innovate.

For more than 50 years, America's technological leadership has been the foundation for domestic economic growth, enhanced productivity and na [...]

Hatch Leading High Tech Effort

orrinhatchforsenate+staff@gmail.com — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Senator Hatch is leading the GOP High Tech Task Force -- a group dedicated to supporting America's important technology sector:

Republican leaders have named Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch chairman of the High Tech Task Force, a 12-member GOP group that focuses on technology issues.

"I'm confident Sen. Hatch will lead the Senate Republican High Tech Task Force to support American innovators, expand technological advances to rural areas and create good jobs here at home," said Senat [...]

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orrinhatchforsenate+staff@gmail.com — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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orrinhatchforsenate+staff@gmail.com — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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