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Gary Shapiro

Mr. President, Stop the Personal Attacks

Gary Shapiro | Posted 09.22.2012 | Politics
Gary Shapiro

Putting aside the unauthorized comments, like from Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen, who said, "Anne Romney never worked a day in her life," consider these other malicious attacks.

Committee Will Help Pick Next U.S. Attorney In Chicago

AP | By TAMMY WEBBER | Posted 08.25.2012 | Chicago

CHICAGO -- Illinois' two senators will appoint a six-member committee to help find a worthy successor to outgoing U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, wh...

Five Political Lies We Must Expose to Save Our Children

Gary Shapiro | Posted 06.17.2012 | Politics
Gary Shapiro

Our nation is heading off a financial cliff, and both major political parties are in deceptive denial. It's time we as Americans put on our adult pants and started confronting the truth.

Gray Lady Bigotry -- The Acceptable Exception

Gary Shapiro | Posted 05.26.2012 | Politics
Gary Shapiro

In her March 18 column, New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd wrote a scathing and nasty indictment of Presidential candidate Mitt Romney based on his...

Seven Things Americans Want This Election Year

Gary Shapiro | Posted 05.13.2012 | Politics
Gary Shapiro

Americans hunger for leaders who will attack our major problems head-on with candor and urgency. We can reverse course and address our big issues if we demand that our candidates speak honestly and answer the tough questions.

Is This What Women In Tech Look Like?

The Huffington Post | Jessica Pearce Rotondi | Posted 01.13.2012 | Women

The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, better known as CES, is the world's largest consumer technology trade show and an important network...

Can the Supercommittee Slay the Deficit Dragon?

Gary Shapiro | Posted 01.03.2012 | Politics
Gary Shapiro

On twelve Members of Congress sits the dragon of our deficit. But the Supercommittee tasked with deciding how to slay this dragon before it consumes u...

Listen to the Job Creators: Oppose PIPA and SOPA

Gary Shapiro | Posted 12.31.2011 | Technology
Gary Shapiro

Two bills moving through Congress seek to protect copyright owners from the threat of digital piracy. But rather than take on actual criminals, this proposed legislation greatly expands the reach of the government.

Three Things Obama Can Do to Win Re-Election

Gary Shapiro | Posted 11.30.2011 | Politics
Gary Shapiro

For the coming campaign, he should switch out Vice President Biden with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

New York Times Must Come Clean on Faulty Issa Story

Gary Shapiro | Posted 10.24.2011 | Politics
Gary Shapiro

The New York Times front page featured a menacing headline, "A Businessman in Congress Helps His District and Himself." However, key facts in the story are inaccurate and the headline crumbles without these facts.

To Cut the Debt, Time to End Drug Companies' Blank Check

Gary Shapiro | Posted 10.18.2011 | Business
Gary Shapiro

U.S. drug companies often create miracle drugs and they deserve to be rewarded, but we must not let drug companies' financial needs overtake common sense.

Enough Already!

Gary Shapiro | Posted 09.30.2011 | Business
Gary Shapiro

Enough already! Americans want our political leaders to stop fighting and cut a debt limit deal. While Americans are concerned about jobs, our leaders...

My 5 Reasons for Pushing an Innovation Agenda

Gary Shapiro | Posted 08.30.2011 | Technology
Gary Shapiro

Every day I am asked why I am so passionate that innovation must be our national strategy. Through my writings, media interviews and my recent book,...

AFL-CIO's Shameless Deceptions

Gary Shapiro | Posted 08.20.2011 | Technology
Gary Shapiro

The battle over free trade has taken a crass -- and dishonest -- turn thanks to an ad campaign run by the AFL-CIO which suggests a free trade agreement between the U.S. and Colombia is "about murder" of Colombian labor organizers.

Tech Industry's "BHAG" Recycling Effort

Gary Shapiro | Posted 06.15.2011 | Technology
Gary Shapiro

The new eCycling Leadership Initiative challenges technology companies to recycle one billion pounds annually by 2016

Why Do Unions Want to Hurt Job Creators?

Gary Shapiro | Posted 06.07.2011 | Business
Gary Shapiro

Why do unions oppose repatriation, a proposal to allow a lower tax rate for a defined time period for U.S. companies seeking to bring money earned overseas back into the country, as a solution to stimulate the economy?

Finally, GOP Gets Guts on Budget

Gary Shapiro | Posted 06.05.2011 | Politics
Gary Shapiro

Obama can remain passive and see if Congress can work it out. With his reelection kick off this week, this appears to be his strategy -- much like the football team winning after half-time shifting to only running plays and defense.

From Japan to the Deficit, President Obama's Listless Leadership

Gary Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Gary Shapiro

I don't deny Obama his right to golf, pick NCAA winners and focus his weekend radio address on gender inequality, but his detachment seems misplaced in light of the triple tragedy in Japan.

State and Local Government Workers Need Better Union Leadership

Gary Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Gary Shapiro

It's time we all make difficult choices and cut back on entitlement spending and government programs -- we can no longer afford the status quo, and staying wedded to our old ways disadvantages future generations.

Can We Preserve the American Dream Without Sacrifice?

Gary Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Gary Shapiro

Delayed gratification. From an early age, we teach our children that work before play is a vital part of growing up. Whether it is homework before gam...

President Obama Gets It Right: Regulation Hurts Innovation, So Why the Public Backlash?

Gary Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Gary Shapiro

Are we confusing our passion for the free market with our emotion toward the person who occupies the Oval Office? Will President Obama be vilified no matter what he does?

CES 2011: Government and Business Driving U.S. Innovation and Jobs

Gary Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Gary Shapiro

As the person heading the association producing CES, I had a front row seat to judge the state of innovation. I'm pleased to report that the United States has leaders who focus on results before politics.

CES: Summit for Innovation and Economic Comeback

Gary Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Gary Shapiro

This week, the International CES is underway in Las Vegas, showcasing the newest innovations in consumer electronics. The tradeshow will host more ...

Deficit Tests Our Democracy

Gary Shapiro | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Gary Shapiro

After a disaster we look back to see what we should have done differently. The Challenger retrospect revealed a flawed launch decision process. The fa...

Video: Speaking with Jason Oxman at the CES NY Press Preview

Ramon Nuez | Posted 05.25.2011 | Technology
Ramon Nuez

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is one of the oldest trade shows in the country, and I had the opportunity recently to speak with Jason Oxman of CEA, which produces the annual tech event.