Wednesday, December 14, 2011

stig as goo goo santa

what oughta be in our national stocking ??

"Education ...a highly educated population is a fundamental driver of economic growth."

" basic research. ... Without investment in basic research, what will fuel the next spurt of innovation? "


" the states could certainly use federal help in closing budget shortfalls."

" Long-term economic growth at our current rates of resource consumption is impossible, so funding research, skilled technicians, and initiatives for cleaner and more efficient energy production will not only help us out of the recession but also build a robust economy for decades."

".. decaying infrastructure, from roads and railroads to levees and power plants, is a prime target for profitable investment."