Legislation by Congress 109th | 110th DTV Transition: Information for Consumers Importance of Basic Research to United States' Competitveness Science, Technology, and Innovation Wednesday, March 29, 2006 02:30 PM SD - 562 View Archive Webcast   The Senate Commerce Committee's Technology, Innovation, and Competitiveness Subcommittee has scheduled a hearing on the Importance of Basic Research to United States' Competitiveness for Wednesday, March 29, 2006, at 2:30pm in room 562 of the Dirksen Building. This hearing will explore how basic research in the physical sciences impacts both long-term economic development in the United States and the ability of American industry to remain globally competitive. Subcommittee Chairman John Ensign (R-Nev.) will preside.   Minority Statements Witnesses Opening Remarks Panel 1 Dr. Arden L. Bement Jr. Director National Science Foundation Dr. William A. Jeffrey Director National Institute of Standards and Technology, Department of Commerce Panel 2 Dr. Steven Knapp Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Johns Hopkins University Dr. Leonard Pietrafesa Chairman NOAA's Independent Science Advisory Board Mr. Philip Ritter Senior Vice President and Manager of Public Affairs Texas Instruments, Inc. Dr. Adam Drobot Chief Technology Officer Telcordia, Inc.

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