Technology Policies & Issues for the U.S. Government

This book examines technology policies and issues for the U.S. Government. Topics discussed include the appointment of a federal chief technology officer (CTO) during the Obama administration; U.S. initiatives to promote global internet freedom; biotechnology in animal agriculture; industrial competitiveness and technological advancement; the Federal Networking and Information Technology Research and Development program, as well as an overview of the National Nanotechnology Initiative.