134413 http://uservoice.com/users/134413-obama http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/26804be064c433101a138b379d95f83b?default=http://uservoice.com/images/icons/default-avatar.jpg obama obama obama 0 0 70129 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/70129-attract-top-global-talent-through-enlarged-h1-b-visa-program US is the global leader in high tech innovation. However, our top position is under threat as our industries are increasingly unable to hire qualified scientists and engineers. The H1B program has... US is the global leader in high tech innovation. However, our top position is under threat as our industries are increasingly unable to hire qualified scientists and engineers. The H1B program has helped the US attract top technical minds from around the world to fuel our technology sector for years, helping us stay ahead of rapidly emerging countries like India and China who would otherwise retain such talent. Even as our technology industry expands to compete in the global market, fewer H1B visas are being offered to attract global talent to the US, putting us at a disadvantage in recruitment, and forcing US companies to open R&D facilities overseas. We need to open our doors to the most qualified people of the world who can help us develop a more technologically advanced and prosperous economy in a time of domestic talent-shortage, even as we invest more in our science and engineering education programs to train the engineers and scientists of the future. 15 2 6111 Obama CTO general 130199 qwertyshan qwertyshan qwertyshan 2008-11-13T00:39:36Z 2008-11-13T00:39:36Z general 70174 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/70174-create-electronic-form-processing We must be able to submit any government form online and be able to track its progress through the review system. This will improve processing times and reduce costs as all the information will be... We must be able to submit any government form online and be able to track its progress through the review system. This will improve processing times and reduce costs as all the information will be already electronic with no data entry required. Also, citizens will be able to oversee the process and be able to resolve any issues faster as there will be no reliance on snail mail. 42 1 6111 Obama CTO general 131088 denb denb denb 2008-11-13T01:25:59Z 2008-11-13T01:25:59Z general 70410 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/70410-raise-awareness-regarding-energy-consumption-and-wastage Most of us don't realize or are simply unaware how much energy we waste by keeping TVs, computers, heaters and air conditioners on even when not needed. Its not only a waste of energy and money, but... Most of us don't realize or are simply unaware how much energy we waste by keeping TVs, computers, heaters and air conditioners on even when not needed. Its not only a waste of energy and money, but it has a big impact on our energy production machinery and global climate. We can reduce dependence on foreign oil and thus stop funding terrorism if we are more efficient. People need to be educated and I am sure they are smart enough to realize the benefits of efficiency. 4 0 6111 Obama CTO general 134413 obama obama obama 2008-11-13T06:02:27Z 2008-11-13T06:02:27Z general 70421 http://ideas.obamacto.org/pages/6111-obama-cto/suggestions/70421-report-what-government-is-doing-about-these-suggestions Its a great step in the right direction to have this Web site and take user feedback from all the people. What is also needed is a reporting mechanism by which government updates what it is doing... Its a great step in the right direction to have this Web site and take user feedback from all the people. What is also needed is a reporting mechanism by which government updates what it is doing about these ideas. Which one's are being looked at? Which one's have good chances of being implemented? A quarterly report will be good to have. 2 0 6111 Obama CTO general 134413 obama obama obama 2008-11-13T06:21:00Z 2008-11-13T06:21:00Z general 2008-11-13T05:52:13Z 2008-11-27T04:27:54Z