With the economy emerging as a major issue in the upcoming presidential elections, progressive think tank Center for American Progress has released a timely and thought-provoking National Innovation Agenda: Progressive Policies for Economic Growth and Opportunity Through Science and Technology.

Key elements of CAP’s tech policy prescription:

• Tax incentives to spur investment in next-generation broadband networks and provide access to underserved urban and rural communities.

• A permanent ban on Internet access taxes to encourage consumer adoption.

• Additional spectrum to promote wireless broadband.

• Support for public-private state partnerships to accelerate broadband deployment.

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