Sciencedebate's 14 Questions on Innovation
Jul 7, 2008
Sciencedebate 2008 hasn't been able to convince Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) to face-off in a debate on science and technology policy. Yet.
But we're happy to report that the grassroots movement is continuing its effort to highlight the importance of science and tech issues by launching Innovation 2008, a series of 14 questions that it has submitted to the presidential contenders. Sciencedebate organizers have asked the campaigns to respond in writing, and to consider participating in a nationally televised program about the issues.
The questions were developed in consultation with 11 other groups after receiving more than 3,300 submissions from individual supporters. Here's a look at the first one, about innovation:
Science and technology have been responsible for half of the growth of the American economy since WWII. But several recent reports question America's continued leadership in these vital areas. What policies will you support to ensure that America remains the world leader in innovation?
A number of nonprofits have also banded together to pose a shortened list of seven questions to all of the 2008 congressional candidates. To see if candidates in your area have responded, search this interactive database hosted by Scientists and Engineers for America (SEA). And, if you support Sciencedebate 2008's mission, please spread the word.
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2008 elections, Barack Obama, innovation, John McCain, sciencedebate
