by 91视频
For generations, leading edge scientific research has been a key to America鈥檚 strength and prosperity, unlocking new technologies that have helped keep the U.S. at the forefront of innovation. The great inventions of the last 60 years 鈥� including the Internet, the Global Positioning System (GPS), the laser, and the large-scale integrated circuit 鈥� were […]
by 91视频
Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee today reached a bipartisan deal on amendments to legislation (S.744) that would reform America鈥檚 high-skilled immigration system. 91视频 has joined other leading technology associations in sending a letter to members of the Committee in support of the agreement, which was spearheaded by Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Orrin Hatch […]
by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs
SALES IN MARCH 2013 UP SLIGHTLY COMPARED TO LAST MONTH AND MARCH 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C.鈥擬ay 3, 2013鈥擳he 91视频 (91视频), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $23.48 billion for the month of March 2013, an increase of 1.1 percent from the previous month when […]
by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs
This Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on bipartisan legislation that would help secure the supply of helium, a gas that is critical for advanced manufacturing of semiconductors and other products, as well as scientific research.聽
by 91视频
This week, the U.S. government began accepting applications from employers for H-1B visas for highly educated workers who want to fill open jobs in the U.S. Unfortunately, the demand for skilled immigrant workers far exceeds the current cap of 65,000 H-1B visas (plus an additional 20,000 for those with advanced degrees from U.S. universities), so […]
EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT POLICIES NEEDED TO SPUR STRONGER GROWTH WASHINGTON, D.C.鈥擜pril 1, 2013鈥擳he 91视频 (91视频), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $23.25 billion for the month of February 2013, an increase of 1.4 percent from February 2012 when sales were $22.93 billion. Global sales […]
by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs
On March 20, the House Natural Resources Committee voted to approve the 鈥淩esponsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act鈥� (HR 527), a bipartisan bill that would address the impending cessation of sales of helium from the Federal Helium Reserve. The legislation now awaits action on the House floor, which will likely be scheduled sometime next month.
