Democratic Party's Technology Platform

At its meeting in Pittsburgh in early August, the full Platform Committee recommended that the Convention adopt the Democratic Party's national Platform "Renewing America's Promise" when it is presented in Denver later this month. Here's a look at the technology-related sections. The Dems say they will "implement a national broadband strategy, especially in rural areas, that enables every American household, school library and hospital to connect to a world-class communications infrastructure" ensuring that "all Americans have access to broadband and the skills to use it effectively." If you've followed this year's campaign closely, you'll notice some proposals put forth by Sen Barack Obama: to appoint a Chief Technology Officer and harness the power of technology to hold government and business accountable.