: General Foundation
Critical infrastructures are the veins and arteries carrying the lifeblood of America’s economy and society. This infrastructure encompasses sectors as diverse as energy and health, finance and food, and internet too.
It is tempting to think that all the nation’s economic troubles – slow growth and high unemployment – can be traced to the financial crisis and the recession that started in 2007-2008. But this would be a mistake. Some of the challenges the country faces predate the financial crisis.
In the midst of the sturm und drang of the debt ceiling debate in Washington, Politico held a morning event this week looking at the “Jobs of the Future.” With panelists from the Obama administration, Congress, and acade
The roads, railways, waterways, airways and other transportation methods carrying goods and people around the country are what make our vast economy possible. There was a time when the United States’ transportation infrastructure was the envy of the world. Times are changing and U.S.
As lawmakers work to deliver a more effective and efficient federal transportation program, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host a conference focused on the infrastructure needs of the business community.
In case you haven’t noticed lately, America’s infrastructure could use a makeover. Many of the things that help this country “GO” – roads, bridges, utilities and more – are in poor shape and in many places, crumbling before our eyes.
By Delore Zimmerman Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Praxis Strategy Group
As the budget fight unfolds, keep in mind this chart from Bret Swanson about the various levels of tax revenues from differing growth rates: