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The American economy faces profound challenges. The U.S. is losing its competitive edge in science and technology, and its status as a world leader in innovation and small business entrepreneurship is at risk. Preserving our position as a leading innovator, creating jobs, and confronting our tremendous energy challenges will require investment in 21st century infrastructure, in particular three types of networks:
- Open Internet: Protecting small business activity online will require preserving the Internet as an open platform.
- Broadband access: Bridging the digital divide will require a sustained effort to provide all Americans with access to broadband, a challenge similar to rural electrification in the 1930s and the building of the interstate highway system in the 1950s.
- Smart energy grid: Modernizing our current electrical grid will allow for more efficient use of energy, as well as large-scale integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
An interesting part of these town hall meetings is that you get to ask questions. Well, there's a chance your question will be asked anyway.
If you're not familiar with Google Moderator, it was get on the ball, so people have time to vote on it. It will be interesting to see what other kinds of events Google pushes its Moderator tool with in the future.
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