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Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Michigan

Politics Oct 28

WATCH: Harris tells Michigan semiconductor factory workers they are ‘a source of my optimism’

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Nation Jun 11

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How Arizona is building the workforce to manufacture semiconductors in the U.S.

The 2022 CHIPS Act led to a surge in funding for semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. and a demand for qualified workers. These chips power everything from our phones and cars to advanced fighter jets and artificial intelligence. Now, some…

By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson

Politics Dec 11

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo speaks during a high speed internet event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 3, 2021. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS
Biden administration says New Hampshire computer chip plant the first to get CHIPS funding

The 2022 CHIPS and Science Act provides more than $52 billion to boost the development and manufacturing of semiconductors in the United States.

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Economy Aug 16

U.S. President Joe Biden departs Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington
Inflation is down, but the Inflation Reduction Act likely doesn’t deserve the credit

Price increases have indeed cooled over the past year, with the inflation rate dropping from 9 percent to 3.2 percent. But economists say little to none of the drop came from the law.

By Josh Boak, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

World May 19

Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022. Photo by Florence Lo/Illustration/REUTERS
Britain unveils $1.2 billion strategy to boost computer chip industry

Under the U.K. plan, the country's semiconductor industry will get up to $1.2 billion in government investment over the next decade. The amount is dwarfed by the U.S. Chips Act and the E.U.'s chip program, which are offering tens of…

By Associated Press

May 12

Commerce Department launches process to fund tech hubs across the U.S. with $500 million in grants

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The $500 million is part of a $10 billion authorization from last year's CHIPS and Science Act to stimulate investments in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotech.

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Mar 28

WATCH: Biden says GOP budget cuts would help China dominate global tech economy

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that Republicans' ideas for cutting the budget could undermine U.S. manufacturing and help China dominate the world economy.

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Feb 28

Federal computer chip funding to require security restrictions, worker benefits

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.

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Nov 04

WATCH: Biden touts semiconductor technology policy in California amid tight midterm race

By Aamer Madhani, Colleen Long, Associated Press

Biden was joined by Rep. Mike Levin for the visit to Viasat, as the president highlighted his CHIPS and Science Act and the work his administration has done for military veterans.

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Sep 09

WATCH: Biden gives speech in Ohio on boosting American manufacturing

By Associated Press

President Joe Biden is putting the spotlight on a rare bipartisan down payment boosting U.S. manufacturing as he visits the political battleground state of Ohio, and the groundbreaking of a new Intel computer chip facility.

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