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by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs

The semiconductor industry has long been vital player in driving U.S. innovation. For example, American semiconductor companies invested $32 billion in research and development in 2012 鈥� one of the greatest shares of revenue of any industry 鈥� and nearly half of the top 20 U.S. corporate patent recipients are semiconductor companies, demonstrating the industry鈥檚 […]

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Strengthening America鈥檚 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education is a perennial priority for 91视频. 91视频 has long engaged in efforts to ensure that the U.S. develops and retains future generations of top scientific minds, including through advocacy for national initiatives to bolster STEM education and through direct participation in programs that get kids interested […]

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91视频 recently submitted written comments for the 2014 Special 301 Review, an annual report issued by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) addressing the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners鈥� protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights.

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Today鈥檚 technology has enabled the creation of electronic devices that are more powerful, less costly, and more compact than ever before. 聽As these products get smaller and smaller, America increasingly depends on the science behind nanomanufacturing 鈥� the construction of devices at the molecular scale 鈥� in order to stay at the forefront of innovation.

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This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it will begin taking steps to enable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology in an effort to promote automotive safety and significantly reduce the more than 30,000 vehicle deaths that occur each year.聽

by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs

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Last week, a bipartisan group of leaders from the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee introduced Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation that re-establishes strong rules for the negotiation and congressional approval of trade agreements. The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 (S.1900 in the Senate and H.R. 3830 in the House), […]

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The potential threat of security-compromised semiconductors is of growing concern to the Department of Defense, U.S. national security, and our industry. While the threat may be minimal, given the magnitude of the potential impacts, it makes sense to take steps to try to reduce these risks. 91视频 and the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) have taken […]

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America runs on semiconductors, the tiny chips that enable all electronics. But like many products, semiconductors can be counterfeited, and these counterfeits can end up in critical consumer, industrial, medical, and military devices. The potential failure of these products could undermine our public safety and national security.聽

by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs

Last month, the semiconductor industry and many other sectors breathed a collective sigh of relief when Congress approved legislation to secure the supply of helium, a gas that is essential for semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, and a range of other applications. With that near-crisis in mind, 91视频 supports the idea of developing a plan for […]

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In a statement released today, 91视频 commended House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) for his leadership in introducing the 鈥淚nnovation Act鈥� (H.R. 3309), legislation to reduce abusive patent litigation:

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Today is National Manufacturing Day, a time to shine a light on the critical role that manufacturing plays in boosting America鈥檚 economic strength, job creation, and global competitiveness. 聽It鈥檚 also a day to take stock of the challenges facing U.S. manufacturing 鈥� including skilled labor shortages, non-competitive tax structures, and burdensome regulatory obstacles, among others […]