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November 14, 2012

5 Big Tech Issues Awaiting Obama

Heather Kelly, CNN


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Technology policy didn't get much air time in the 2012 presidential election, but the Obama administration will face serious issues over the next four years. The country is facing a shortage of qualified technology workers. Potential cybersecurity attacks threaten the nation's power and transportation infrastructures.

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