Federal Update for Wednesday, January 18, 2012

This week, the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness released their report, "Road Map to Renewal," addressing the broad factors influencing U.S. prosperity and competitiveness. Their recommendations include emphasis on preparing the workforce for the global economy, fostering a climate for innovation, an "all-in approach" to energy independence, and revitalizing the manufacturing sector. To link to the full report, go to: http://www.jobs-council.com/2012/01/16/2902/.

(APLU and the UW System Office of Federal Relations contributed to this report.)