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2013 Public Policy Colloquium

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Tobin Smith

Congress (Sept 1, 2012): 220 Public Laws--80th Congress (1947-1948) 900 Public Laws The Fiscal Climate• Reducing the deficit is the top priority for both Rs & Ds• Increasing ‘revenues’ not viewed favorably by Republicans• Entitlement reform not viewed favorably by Democrats• Sequestration has become a real possibility• Science has been protected, but… Key Fiscal Decision Points• House Republicans extend action on the debt for three months until May 19.• Absent some preventative legislative action, sequestration will occur March 1.• The current six-month Continuing Resolution funding the federal government expires March 27.• House and Senate leaders plan to consider budget resolutions for FY14 that include

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2013 Public Policy Colloquium

Authors

Donald J Leo

engagement in the center. Early, comprehensive planning has been critical to initial member recruitment. Flexibility in the bylaws and member agreements has been important to growing the center. Appointing enthusiastic faculty liaisons has been critical to engaging the universities in the project. Support by local and state government has been an important element to member recruitment and workforce development.The long-term goal is to lead the nation and the world in translationalresearch for advanced manufacturing. Increase industry representation in new manufacturing sectors. Obtain federal funding for a large multi-year initiative. Make CCAM and Crosspointe the hub of manufacturing activity in the region.

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2013 Public Policy Colloquium

Authors

Martin Schmidt; Theresa Kotanchek

: – Establish US as a global advanced manufacturing leader Recommendation: – Establish 5 year National Advanced Manufacturing Strategic Plan – Utilize to prioritize technologies, programs & public-private partnership investments Who: – Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office coordinates and aligns interagency programs – Industry+University+Government Agencies partner to develop, manage & execute the plan 16Permanent Mechanism:The Technology Lifecycle Process Create • Prioritized list of strategic needs and required National technologies Strategy & Objectives • Technology roadmaps for each of the prioritized Create

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2013 Public Policy Colloquium

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Mike Molnar