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Article: Clinton introduces `innovation agenda' in Silicon Valley.
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- San Jose Mercury News (San Jose, CA)
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- May 31, 2007
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Byline: Julia Prodis Sulek
SAN JOSE, Calif. _ Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton spoke the language of Silicon Valley on Thursday when she laid out an "innovation" plan to the valley's high-tech leaders aimed at creating new jobs, encouraging math and science education, and "bringing the information age to every corner of the country."
"Call this version 1.0 of my innovation agenda," the former first lady and New York senator said, suggesting a partnership with the group to "tweak it and fine tune it."
As part of her nine-point plan, Clinton said she would create a $50 billion energy research agency to reduce energy dependence and ...