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Blog: 04/04/13

H-1B Cap Shows Urgent Need for High-Skilled Immigration Reform

by 91成人

This week, the U.S. government began accepting applications from employers for H-1B visas for highly educated workers who want to fill open jobs in the U.S. Unfortunately, the demand for skilled immigrant workers far exceeds the current cap of 65,000 H-1B visas (plus an additional 20,000 for those with advanced degrees from U.S. universities), so […]

Workforce & Immigration
Press Release: 04/01/13

Global Semiconductor Sales Remain Ahead of 2012 Pace in February

EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT POLICIES NEEDED TO SPUR STRONGER GROWTH WASHINGTON, D.C.鈥擜pril 1, 2013鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $23.25 billion for the month of February 2013, an increase of 1.4 percent from February 2012 when sales were $22.93 billion. Global sales […]

Blog: 03/28/13

91成人 Advocates for ITA Expansion at Geneva Meetings

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Trade
Blog: 03/27/13

House Committee Approves Legislation to Secure Helium Supply

by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs

On March 20, the House Natural Resources Committee voted to approve the 鈥淩esponsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act鈥 (HR 527), a bipartisan bill that would address the impending cessation of sales of helium from the Federal Helium Reserve. The legislation now awaits action on the House floor, which will likely be scheduled sometime next month.

Environment, Health & Safety
Blog: 03/15/13

Broad Coalition of Tech Leaders Call on President, Congress to Enact High-Skilled Immigration Reform

by 91成人

91成人 this week joined a coalition of more than 100 technology leaders from across the country in sending a letter to President Obama and congressional leaders urging prompt approval of legislation to reform America鈥檚 outdated high-skilled immigration system.

Workforce & Immigration
Press Release: 03/04/13

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase in January Year-over-Year

AMERICAS POST BEST JANUARY OF LAST DECADE; GLOBAL SALES DOWN SLIGHTLY COMPARED TO DECEMBER WASHINGTON, D.C.鈥擬arch 4, 2013鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $24.05 billion for the month of January 2013, an increase of 3.8 percent from January 2012 when […]

Blog: 02/28/13

Expansion of Key Trade Agreement Should be a Top Priority

by 91成人

Earlier this month, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) completed an investigation into the proposed expansion of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), which promotes fair and open trade by providing for duty-free treatment of certain information technology products, including semiconductors.

Trade
Blog: 02/15/13

Discover Engineering Family Day Helps Spur Kids’ Interest in Technology

by 91成人

The 20th annual Discover Engineering Family Day (DEFD) will be held tomorrow, Feb. 16, at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. DEFD is a fun way to introduce students between the ages of 4 and 12 to the world of technology and show them how professional engineers turn ideas into reality. The event, which […]

Research
Blog: 02/12/13

President Outlines Plan to Drive Innovation; Now is the Time for Action

by 91成人

During tonight鈥檚 State of the Union Address, President Obama outlined a plan to create jobs and accelerate America鈥檚 economic recovery. As a bellwether of the U.S. economy, the semiconductor industry was particularly encouraged to hear the President call on Congress to support funding for scientific research, fix America鈥檚 high-skilled immigration system, and reform the corporate […]

ResearchTaxWorkforce & Immigration
Blog: 02/07/13

NDAA Provision is Key Step Toward Export Control Reform

by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs

On Jan. 2, President Obama signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2013, legislation that, among other things, permits the Administration to return commercial satellites and related items 鈥 including radiation-hardened (or 鈥渞ad hard鈥) semiconductors 鈥 to the jurisdiction of Export Administration Regulations administered by the Commerce Department after Congressional notification. This […]

Export Control and National Security Policy