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Just One Good Thing: Ensuring U.S. Competitiveness with the Chips Act
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In this episode, Dan and Jennifer discuss the Chips and Science Act, a legislation signed into law in August 2022 aimed at boosting American competitiveness, addressing supply chain issues, and investing in scientific research. The Act allocates $52 billion to encourage semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. and supports advancements in various technologies. They contrast this proactive approach with the previous administration's reactive measures like tariffs and trade wars. They also provide talking points to counter skepticism about government spending and emphasizes the importance of voting and staying informed. Here's a link for fact-checking: https://tinyurl.com/chipsandscienceact-OGT.
00:00 Introduction to the Chips and Science Act
00:29 Supply Chain Disruptions and Personal Impact
00:56 Details of the Chips and Science Act
01:58 Comparing Approaches: Current vs. Previous Administration
02:45 Addressing Concerns About Government Spending
03:34 Encouraging Voter Participation
03:52 Conclusion and Call to Action
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