Statement of Council on Competitiveness President Deborah L. Wince-Smith Regarding House Budget Deliberations

WASHINGTON—Council on Competitiveness President Deborah L. Wince-Smith made the following statement today regarding this week’s FY ‘08 budget deliberations in the House of Representatives.

“I would like to express the appreciation of the Council on Competitiveness and our members to Speaker Nancy Pelosi for including the national innovation agenda in the FY ‘08 Budget resolution. Speaker Pelosi is to be commended for her recognition of the importance of research and education to the enhancement of productivity and prosperity for the nation. These are critical elements at the heart of maintaining our position as the global economic leader.”

Since issuing its landmark report, Innovate America, in December 2004, the Council on Competitiveness has led the call for a national innovation agenda to enhance American competitiveness and drive individual prosperity.