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Joe Biden on Technology
Democratic Sr Senator (DE); Vice President-Elect
Click here for 6 full quotes by Joe Biden OR click here for Joe Biden on other issues.
  • Proposed $980M for tunnel repair; others have dropped ball. (Aug 2007)
  • Voted NO on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on disallowing FCC approval of larger media conglomerates. (Sep 2003)
  • Voted YES on Internet sales tax moratorium. (Oct 1998)
  • Voted YES on telecomm deregulation. (Feb 1996)
  • Fund nanomaterial research project for car batteries. (Mar 2007)
Hillary Clinton on Technology
Democratic Jr Senator (NY); Secretary of State-Designee
Click here for 18 full quotes by Hillary Clinton OR click here for Hillary Clinton on other issues.
  • Infrastructure investment creates jobs AND improves security. (Aug 2007)
  • Fight for interoperable communications for first responders. (Mar 2007)
  • Introduced CAMRA to study how sex in media affects teens. (Dec 2006)
  • Innovations make better parent-child connections at distance. (Dec 2006)
  • Balance Internet freedom of speech against defamation. (Oct 2006)
  • Against charging for e-mail. (Oct 2000)
  • Details of “Bill 602P” hoax. (Oct 2000)
  • Increase spending for libraries. (Mar 2000)
  • Equal opportunity will bridge the digital divide. (Jan 2000)
  • We can do more for New York’s biotechnology industry. (Nov 1999)
  • Train teachers to use technology in classrooms. (Jul 1999)
  • Voted NO on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted YES on disallowing FCC approval of larger media conglomerates. (Sep 2003)
  • Chief information officer to digitize federal government. (Aug 2000)
  • Fund nanotechnology research & development. (Dec 2003)
  • Facilitate nationwide 2-1-1 phone line for human services. (Jan 2007)
  • Ensure net neutrality: no corporate-tiered Internet. (Jan 2007)
  • Overturn FCC approval of media consolidation. (Mar 2008)
Tom Daschle on Technology
Former Democratic Senator (SD); Secretary of H.H.S.-Designee
Click here for 3 full quotes by Tom Daschle OR click here for Tom Daschle on other issues.
  • Voted YES on disallowing FCC approval of larger media conglomerates. (Sep 2003)
  • Voted YES on Internet sales tax moratorium. (Oct 1998)
  • Voted YES on telecomm deregulation. (Feb 1996)
Rahm Emanuel on Technology
Democratic Rep. (IL-5); Chief of Staff-Designee
Click here for 8 full quotes by Rahm Emanuel OR click here for Rahm Emanuel on other issues.
  • Voted YES on retroactive immunity for telecoms' warrantless surveillance. (Jun 2008)
  • Voted YES on $23B instead of $4.9B for waterway infrastructure. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted YES on establishing "network neutrality" (non-tiered Internet). (Jun 2006)
  • Voted YES on increasing fines for indecent broadcasting. (Feb 2005)
  • Voted YES on promoting commercial human space flight industry. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on banning Internet gambling by credit card. (Jun 2003)
  • Chief information officer to digitize federal government. (Aug 2000)
  • Create online database of science & math scholarships. (Dec 2007)
Robert Gates on Technology
Secretary of Defense-Designee
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    No stance on record.
Timothy Geithner on Technology
Secretary of Treasury-Designee
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    No stance on record.
Eric Holder on Technology
Attorney General-Designee
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    No stance on record.
John McCain on Technology
Republican nominee for President; Senior Senator (AZ)
Click here for 25 full quotes by John McCain OR click here for 3 older headlines OR click here for John McCain on other issues.
  • Ban Internet taxes & new cell phone taxes. (Feb 2008)
  • Don’t police Internet crime; go after money to reduce crime. (Oct 2007)
  • Veto pork barrel; focus transportation spending on repairs. (Aug 2007)
  • Special interest influence corruptly took HDTV frequencies. (May 2007)
  • FactCheck: Special interests only delayed HDTV transfer. (May 2007)
  • Provide unused spectrum to emergency officials. (Mar 2007)
  • 1996 Telecomm Bill: public interest was not at the table. (May 2002)
  • Uses Internet to read news & to get donations. (Mar 2000)
  • Digital Divide requires tax credits for equipment & teachers. (Jan 2000)
  • Internet tax ban saved consumers $600M this Xmas. (Jan 2000)
  • Free TV & radio to candidates as a public interest. (Dec 1999)
  • Make Internet tax moratorium permanent. (Dec 1999)
  • Encourage teachers to learn high tech. (Oct 1999)
  • Technology can hasten end of haves vs. have-nots. (Sep 1999)
  • Get more government documents on-line. (Aug 1999)
  • Telecommuncations Act was an influence-peddling scheme. (Jul 1999)
  • Internet access, with filters, at every school & library. (Jun 1999)
  • No government control over computer encryption. (Apr 1999)
  • Voted NO on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
  • Voted NO on disallowing FCC approval of larger media conglomerates. (Sep 2003)
  • Voted YES on Internet sales tax moratorium. (Oct 1998)
  • Voted NO on telecomm deregulation. (Feb 1996)
  • Sponsored bill requiring text on TV for visually-impaired. (Apr 2005)
  • Permanent ban on state & local taxation of Internet access. (Oct 2007)
  • Website for competitive federal awards. (Jun 2008)
Janet Napolitano on Technology
Democratic AZ Governor; Designee for Secretary of Homeland Security
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  • New research facilities drive the high-tech economy. (Jan 2004)
Barack Obama on Technology
Junior Senator (IL); President-Elect
Click here for 19 full quotes by Barack Obama OR click here for Barack Obama on other issues.
  • Google for Government was a bipartisan initiative. (Sep 2008)
  • Double basic research funding; make the R&D tax permanent. (Jun 2008)
  • National Infrastructure Reinvestment Bank: $60B in 10 years. (Jun 2008)
  • Incentives for next-generation broadband in every community. (Feb 2008)
  • Increase funding for math and science research & education. (Oct 2007)
  • Airlines got into trouble after deregulation. (Oct 2007)
  • Organizes campaign events via MySpace.com and FaceBook.com. (Oct 2007)
  • JFK inspired with space program; now same with energy R&D. (Sep 2007)
  • Increase funding for basic research; expand broadband access. (Aug 2007)
  • As Senate freshman spoke out on Katrina ramifications. (Aug 2007)
  • Broadband in heart of inner cities and rural towns. (Feb 2007)
  • $42B more in university-based R&D. (Oct 2006)
  • Invest on transportation and clean coal technology projects. (Oct 2004)
  • Voted NO on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
  • Close digital divide with high-tech training. (Jan 2001)
  • Ensure net neutrality: no corporate-tiered Internet. (Jan 2007)
  • Create online database of science & math scholarships. (Dec 2007)
  • Website for competitive federal awards. (Jun 2008)
  • Overturn FCC approval of media consolidation. (Mar 2008)
Sarah Palin on Technology
Republican Governor (AK); ; nominee for Vice President
Click here for 4 full quotes by Sarah Palin OR click here for Sarah Palin on other issues.
  • OpEd: Neglected Wasilla infrastructure; left with $22M debt. (Sep 2008)
  • Supports $130M in research investment in U. Alaska. (Nov 2006)
  • Efficient transportation system is vital to our economy. (Nov 2006)
  • Alaska needs a state funded highway program. (Nov 2006)
Bill Richardson on Technology
Democratic Governor (NM); Secretary of Commerce-Designee
Click here for 7 full quotes by Bill Richardson OR click here for Bill Richardson on other issues.
  • Doesn’t believe in UFOs, but wants more info on Roswell. (Nov 2007)
  • Nurture & invest in science and technology. (Oct 2007)
  • Subsidize inter-city rail--it works in New Mexico. (Oct 2007)
  • Partner on rail & smart growth; no privatized toll roads. (Aug 2007)
  • 250 science & math academies to limit technical outsourcing. (Jun 2007)
  • Pushed R&D tax credit--3 year tax holiday for high tech. (Nov 2005)
  • Allocate capital to education and water projects. (Jan 2004)
Eric Shinseki on Technology
Secretary of Veterans Affairs-Designee
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    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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