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On December 6, 2005, more than 55 corporate CEOs, university presidents and scientists from across the country participated in a day-long summit during which they pressed cabinet secretaries and members of Congress for more research and development funding; a greater emphasis on science, math and engineering education; immigration reform for highly educated, high-skill foreign nationals and support for development of advanced technologies as an agenda to keep the U.S. economy globally competitive.
The National Summit on Competitiveness: Investing in U.S. Innovation, also featured Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, Education Secretary Margaret Spellings and Deputy Commerce Secretary David Sampson who met with summit participants to discuss policy prescriptions for future economic success.
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Pictured above is a view of proceedings during the public session of the competitiveness summit. Photo (c) Reflections Photography.
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